Issued at 5:00 AM, October 9, 2025
El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Thursday that most parts of Mindanao will continue to experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms throughout the day until early Friday morning, October 10, due to the prevailing southwesterly windflow.
According to the Mindanao PAGASA Regional Services Division (MINPRSD), moderate to at times heavy rains are expected in several provinces, raising the possibility of flash floods and landslides, particularly in low-lying and mountainous areas.
General Conditions
From 5:00 AM today until 5:00 AM tomorrow, light to moderate winds blowing from the southwest will prevail across the island, with seas ranging from slight to moderate (0.6 to 1.8 meters).
The weather bureau urged the public and local disaster response units to remain alert for potential flooding or landslides, especially in areas that have experienced recent heavy rains.
Regional Overview
Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Isabela City are forecast to have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms throughout the day and night. Winds will remain light to moderate from the southwest, with coastal waters slight to moderate.
- Temperature range: 23°C–32°C
Northern Mindanao
Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental will also experience cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms. PAGASA said rainfall may vary from moderate to heavy in some areas.
- Temperature range: 19°C–31°C
- Wind: Light to moderate, southwest
Davao Region
Metro Davao, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental are expected to have mostly cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Coastal areas will have slight to moderate seas.
- Temperature range: 24°C–32°C
SOCCSKSARGEN
North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani are forecast to experience intermittent rains and thunderstorms.
- Temperature range: 22°C–32°C
- Wind: Light to moderate from the southwest
- Coastal waters: Slight to moderate
Caraga Region
Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms. Sea conditions will be slight to moderate, making them safe for most fishing vessels but still cautioning against venturing out during thunderstorms.
- Temperature range: 23°C–32°C
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
Widespread cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms are expected over Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. Light to moderate southwesterly winds will prevail, with slight to moderate coastal conditions.
- Temperature range: 22°C–31°C
PAGASA Advisory
PAGASA forecaster JPF reiterated that the persistent southwesterly windflow will continue to bring moisture and unstable weather conditions over the island. Residents are advised to stay tuned for updates and advisories, especially those living in flood-prone or landslide-prone areas.
The public is also reminded to take extra precautions when traveling at sea or across mountain roads during heavy downpours and thunderstorms.
For further information and updates, contact the PAGASA Mindanao Regional Services Division (MINPRSD) at (632) 8922-1992 or 8927-1335, or visit bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.