By Benny Reyes
MANILA – Scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected across the Philippines as a low-pressure area (LPA) continues to affect the country’s weather, the Philippine weather bureau PAGASA said Monday (09 Mar 2026).
The LPA, situated 1,470 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility as of early Monday and carries a medium likelihood of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next day.
Its trough is forecast to bring moderate to heavy rain in the Visayas, Mindanao, Sorsogon, and Masbate, posing risks of flash floods and landslides in these areas.
Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon, locally called “amihan,” is expected to produce rainfall in Luzon’s Cagayan Valley, Aurora, Quezon, and the Bicol Region, as well as light showers in Cordillera Administrative Region, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Metro Manila.
The eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon and the Visayas will face strong winds and rough seas, while northern and central Luzon will experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough waters. Other areas will have light to moderate winds with generally calm seas.
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