El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental — January 25, 2026 — Widespread rains, gusty winds, and hazardous sea conditions are expected across large parts of Mindanao as a Low Pressure Area (LPA) east of the country continues to enhance the effects of the Shear Line and the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Sunday.
As of 3:00 p.m. Saturday, the LPA—formerly named “ADA”—was located about 685 kilometers east of Davao City at coordinates 6.2°N, 131.8°E. While it has not intensified into a tropical cyclone, PAGASA said its interaction with prevailing weather systems is enough to bring unsettled conditions, especially over eastern and central Mindanao.
Rains, Flood, and Landslide Risks
PAGASA’s Mindanao Regional Weather Forecast (MINPRSD) warned that Caraga, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, and Bukidnon will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the Shear Line.
These areas face a risk of flash floods and landslides, particularly in low-lying communities and mountainous terrain, as rainfall may be moderate to at times heavy.
Meanwhile, the rest of Northern Mindanao is forecast to have cloudy skies with light rains due to the Northeast Monsoon, while other parts of Mindanao may see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains.
Strong to Gale-Force Winds, Dangerous Seas
PAGASA also raised alarms over dangerous marine conditions, especially along the eastern seaboard.
Strong to gale-force winds blowing from the northeast to north will prevail over the eastern section of Mindanao, generating rough to very rough seas ranging from 2.8 to 4.5 meters. Small fishing boats and other sea vessels are advised not to venture out to sea, while larger vessels should exercise extreme caution.
Over the rest of Mindanao, moderate to strong northeast winds will bring moderate to rough seas with wave heights of 1.2 to 2.8 meters.
Provincial Outlook
In Caraga Region, including Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands, weather conditions are expected to remain cloudy with frequent rainshowers and thunderstorms, accompanied by strong to gale winds and very rough coastal waters.
Across the Davao Region, including Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental, and Davao Occidental, residents should expect cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms, with Davao Oriental facing particularly rough to very rough seas due to stronger winds.
In Northern Mindanao, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, and Camiguin will see intermittent rains and thunderstorms, while temperatures may drop to as low as 17°C in upland areas such as Bukidnon.
The Zamboanga Peninsula will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms, alongside moderate to strong northeast winds and moderate to rough seas.
In SOCCSKSARGEN, including North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani, cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms will persist, with coastal waters remaining hazardous.
For the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)—covering Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao del Norte, and Maguindanao del Sur—PAGASA forecasts partly cloudy to cloudy skies with occasional rainshowers and thunderstorms, driven by the Northeast Monsoon.
Public Advisory
PAGASA urged local government units, disaster risk reduction offices, and the public to remain vigilant, monitor weather updates, and take precautionary measures, particularly in flood- and landslide-prone areas and along coastal communities.
For further updates and advisories, the public may contact PAGASA through its official channels or visit bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.