Heavy rains and floods, particularly in the Davao provinces are forecast as a low-pressure area nears the country’s landmass on Wednesday, according to the latest weather advisory from the Pagasa.
As of 10:00 a.m., the LPA was spotted some 260 kilometers east-northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.“The LPA will bring moderate to heavy with at times intense rains over Eastern Visayas. Moderate to at times heavy rains are expected over Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Davao region, Zamboanga Peninsula, the rest of Visayas, Bicol region and Palawan,” Pagasa said in its mid-day advisory.
Those living on these areas’ mountain slopes and riversides are advised to take precautionary measures. “The public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property,” Pagasa added.Due to strong winds caused by the northeast monsoon winds, Pagasa has also released a new set of gale warnings as of 11:00 a.m.
Fishermen and crewmen of small vessels in affected areas listed below are advised against setting sail due to rough sea conditions.
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