August 20, 2025 – El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a weather forecast covering the whole of Mindanao, warning of possible rainshowers and thunderstorms throughout the island due to the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).
The ITCZ is currently affecting the entire Mindanao region, bringing partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms. PAGASA cautioned residents against possible flash floods and landslides, particularly during severe thunderstorms. Winds are expected to be light to moderate, blowing from southeast to northeast, with seas ranging from slight to moderate at 0.8 to 1.2 meters.
Regional Forecasts by Province
Zamboanga Peninsula
- Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Isabela City will all experience partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with chances of rainshowers or thunderstorms. Winds will be light to moderate coming from the south to southeast, with slight to moderate coastal waters. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C.
Northern Mindanao
- Bukidnon: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms. Temps: 19–29°C.
- Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental: Expect partly cloudy to at times cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, with slight to moderate seas. Temps: 24–31°C.
Davao Region
- Metro Davao: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Temps: 25–30°C.
- Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, and Davao Occidental: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with chances of rainshowers or thunderstorms. Winds light to moderate, seas slight to moderate. Temps: 23–31°C.
SOCCSKSARGEN
- North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani: Partly cloudy to at times cloudy with rainshowers or thunderstorms. Winds light to moderate, seas slight to moderate. Temps: 23–32°C.
Caraga Region
- Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands: All provinces will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rainshowers or thunderstorms. Winds light to moderate, seas slight to moderate. Temps: 24–31°C.
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)
- Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao del Norte, and Maguindanao del Sur: Mostly partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Winds light to moderate from the south to southeast, seas slight to moderate. Temps: 22–31°C.
PAGASA Reminder
While much of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy skies, PAGASA reminds the public to stay vigilant as thunderstorms may cause sudden heavy rains, flash floods, or landslides. Fisherfolk and small sea vessels are also advised to monitor conditions closely due to possible rough seas during thunderstorms.
For more information, the public is encouraged to follow PAGASA advisories through bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph or contact their hotline at (632) 8922-1992 and (632) 8927-1335.