Mindanao – September 19, 2025 – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned of scattered rains across Mindanao today as the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to affect the region, while Tropical Storm “Nando” {international name: Ragasa} hovers over the Philippine Sea.
As of 3:00 a.m. today, the center of “Nando” was estimated at 1,085 kilometers east of Central Luzon (16.1°N, 132.3°E). The storm packs maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 90 kph, moving west-northwestward at 15 kph. While the storm has not yet made landfall, its circulation is enhancing the southwest monsoon, bringing rains and thunderstorms to parts of Mindanao.
Regional Outlook
- Zamboanga Peninsula (Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Isabela City): Expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with chances of rainshowers or thunderstorms throughout the day. Coastal waters will remain slight to moderate, with temperatures ranging between 23°C and 33°C.
- Northern Mindanao (Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental): Skies will be partly cloudy, turning cloudy with localized thunderstorms by afternoon or evening. Wind conditions are light to moderate, with coastal waters slight to moderate. Temperatures will range from 18°C to 32°C.
- Davao Region (Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao Occidental): Generally fair weather will prevail in the morning, but scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected later in the day. Coastal waters remain slight to moderate, with maximum daytime temperatures reaching 33°C.
- SOCCSKSARGEN (North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani): Similar conditions are expected—partly cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the southwest will prevail, with slight to moderate seas.
- Caraga (Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands): Cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers or thunderstorms are expected due to the southwest monsoon. Daytime highs could reach 33°C, with cooler evening temperatures at 23°C to 25°C.
- Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM – Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur): Most provinces will have partly cloudy skies with localized thunderstorms. Basilan, however, is expected to experience generally cloudy conditions with rainshowers and thunderstorms throughout the forecast period.
Advisory
PAGASA reminded residents in low-lying and mountainous areas to be alert for possible flash floods or landslides during heavy rainfall or thunderstorms. Fisherfolk and those using small seacraft are advised to exercise caution as moderate seas may pose risks in open waters.
The public is urged to continue monitoring official weather bulletins and advisories. For more information, PAGASA may be reached through its hotline numbers (02) 8922-1992 and (02) 8927-1335 or via the website bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.