Issued: October 8, 2025 | By PAGASA-MINPRSD | El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warns of possible flash floods and landslides across Mindanao as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) continues to affect large portions of the island.
According to the Regional Weather Forecast for Mindanao issued at 5:00 a.m. on October 8, 2025, the ITCZ will bring cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms throughout the day and night, with moderate to sometimes heavy rains expected in several provinces. Residents, especially those in flood-prone and mountainous areas, are urged to take precautionary measures against sudden floods and landslides.
Widespread Unsettled Weather
From Zamboanga Peninsula to Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and BARMM, the general weather pattern remains the same: cloudy skies, intermittent rainshowers, and possible thunderstorms.
- Zamboanga Peninsula (including Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, del Sur, Sibugay, and Isabela City) will experience cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with temperatures ranging from 23°C to 30°C.
- Northern Mindanao, covering Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental, will also have similar conditions with temperatures between 20°C and 31°C.
- Davao Region, including Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental, can expect frequent rainshowers and thunderstorms, with highs of 31°C to 33°C.
- SOCCSKSARGEN provinces—North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani—are forecasted to have cloudy skies with thunderstorms, with temperatures between 23°C and 31°C.
- In Caraga Region, Agusan del Norte and Sur, Surigao del Norte and Sur, and Dinagat Islands will experience similar weather with daytime temperatures reaching up to 34°C in some coastal areas.
- Meanwhile, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), including Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte and Sur, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi, will continue to experience cloudy skies and scattered thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from 21°C to 30°C.
Winds and Sea Conditions
Throughout Mindanao, light to moderate winds from the northwest to southwest will prevail, while seas will remain slight to moderate, ranging from 0.6 to 1.8 meters. Small vessels and fishermen are advised to exercise caution, especially in areas experiencing heavy downpours and thunderstorms.
Safety Advisory
PAGASA reminds the public to stay updated with local advisories and closely monitor weather updates as the ITCZ persists. The agency also warns that localized thunderstorms could produce sudden heavy rains, strong winds, and lightning, posing risks to both land and sea travel.
For more information and real-time updates, the public is encouraged to visit bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph or contact PAGASA-MINPRSD through telephone numbers (632) 8922-1992 and (632) 8927-1335.