DAVAO CITY, Philippines — A Low Pressure Area (LPA) located east of Northeastern Mindanao continues to bring widespread rains and thunderstorms across large parts of Mindanao, prompting weather authorities to warn residents of possible flash floods and landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rainfall.
According to the regional weather forecast issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Mindanao Regional Services Division at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, the LPA was estimated at approximately 965 kilometers east of Northeastern Mindanao at around 3:00 p.m. Saturday, with coordinates of **10.1°N, 134.3°E.
The weather disturbance is directly affecting Northern Mindanao, the Caraga Region, and the Davao Region, where cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist until Monday morning.
PAGASA warned that these areas remain at risk of flash floods and rain-induced landslides, especially in low-lying communities, riverbanks, mountainous areas, and locations with saturated soil due to continuous rainfall.
The affected provinces include Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, and Metro Davao.
Temperatures in these provinces are expected to range from 19°C in Bukidnon’s highlands to as high as 34°C in several areas of the Davao Region, depending on cloud cover and rainfall throughout the day.
Meanwhile, the rest of Mindanao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula, SOCCSKSARGEN, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or localized thunderstorms.
Although rainfall in these areas is expected to be less widespread, PAGASA cautioned that severe thunderstorms may still trigger localized flooding, landslides, and sudden increases in river and creek levels.
Areas under this forecast include Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Isabela City, North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao del Norte, and Maguindanao del Sur.
Forecast temperatures across these provinces are expected to range between 22°C and 34°C, with cooler conditions in the upland areas of Lanao del Sur.
Across Mindanao, light to moderate southwesterly to westerly winds will prevail, producing slight to moderate coastal waters with wave heights ranging from 0.6 to 1.2 meters, making sea conditions generally favorable for small fishing vessels. However, PAGASA advised fishermen and operators of small boats to remain cautious, especially during thunderstorms, which can produce sudden strong winds and rough seas.
Disaster risk reduction and management offices are urged to closely monitor weather developments and prepare for possible weather-related emergencies. Residents living in flood-prone and landslide-prone communities are likewise encouraged to remain vigilant, monitor official weather advisories, and follow instructions from local authorities should evacuation become necessary.
PAGASA continues to monitor the movement and development of the Low Pressure Area and advised the public to stay updated through its official weather bulletins as conditions may change over the next 24 hours.