The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a regional weather forecast for Mindanao, warning of scattered rains and thunderstorms across the region. Residents are advised to stay alert for possible flash floods or landslides, especially in areas experiencing moderate to heavy rains.
Weather Highlights:
- Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi: Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the Trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA). Moderate to heavy rains may trigger flash floods or landslides.
- Rest of Mindanao: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms caused by Easterlies.
Provincial Forecast:
Zamboanga Peninsula:
- Zamboanga City: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms. Temperature: 25-33°C (day), 25-31°C (night). Light to moderate east to southeast winds.
- Zamboanga del Norte: Similar conditions, with temperatures at 25-32°C (day), 25-31°C (night).
- Zamboanga del Sur: Cloudy skies with rainshowers, 25-32°C (day), 25-31°C (night).
- Zamboanga Sibugay: Cloudy skies, 25-31°C (day), 25-30°C (night).
- Isabela City: Cloudy skies, 24-31°C (day), 24-30°C (night).
Northern Mindanao:
- Bukidnon: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers, 24-32°C (day), 24-30°C (night).
- Camiguin: Partly cloudy skies, 25-32°C (day), 26-30°C (night).
- Lanao del Norte: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, 25-32°C (day), 25-31°C (night).
- Misamis Occidental: Partly cloudy skies, 25-32°C (day), 24-31°C (night).
- Misamis Oriental: Partly cloudy skies, 25-32°C (day), 24-31°C (night).
Davao Region:
- Metro Davao: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, 25-34°C (day), 24-31°C (night).
- Davao del Norte: Partly cloudy skies, 25-33°C (day), 24-31°C (night).
- Davao del Sur: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, 25-34°C (day), 26-33°C (night).
- Davao Oriental: Partly cloudy skies, 24-32°C (day), 24-31°C (night).
- Davao de Oro: Partly cloudy skies, 25-33°C (day), 26-32°C (night).
- Davao Occidental: Partly cloudy skies, 25-32°C (day), 26-31°C (night).
SOCCSKSARGEN:
- North Cotabato: Partly cloudy skies, 22-32°C (day), 23-31°C (night).
- South Cotabato: Partly cloudy skies, 25-33°C (day), 26-32°C (night).
- Sultan Kudarat: Partly cloudy skies, 25-33°C (day), 24-31°C (night).
- Sarangani: Partly cloudy skies, 26-33°C (day), 25-31°C (night).
Caraga Region:
- Agusan del Norte: Partly cloudy skies, 24-33°C (day), 24-31°C (night).
- Agusan del Sur: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies, 22-31°C (day), 23-30°C (night).
- Surigao del Norte: Partly cloudy skies, 26-32°C (day), 27-31°C (night).
- Surigao del Sur: Partly cloudy skies, 24-33°C (day), 24-31°C (night).
- Dinagat Islands: Partly cloudy skies, 25-30°C (day), 24-29°C (night).
BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao):
- Cotabato City: Partly cloudy skies, 25-35°C (day), 24-31°C (night).
- Basilan: Cloudy skies with rainshowers, 23-32°C (day), 24-31°C (night).
- Lanao del Sur: Cloudy skies, 22-29°C (day), 23-27°C (night).
- Sulu: Cloudy skies, 26-32°C (day and night).
- Tawi-Tawi: Cloudy skies, 29-30°C (day and night).
- Maguindanao del Norte & del Sur: Partly cloudy skies, 24-31°C (day and night).
Precautionary Measures:
Residents in areas with thunderstorms are advised to:
- Avoid outdoor activities during heavy rains.
- Monitor updates for possible flash floods or landslides.
- Secure loose objects and ensure drainage systems are clear.
For further details, contact PAGASA at (632) 8922-1992 or visit bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.