(Eagle News)–The low pressure area near Catanduanes is expected to develop into a tropical depression, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.
According to PAGASA, the LPA, located 875 kilometers east of Virac as of 10 a.m., is slated to develop into “Hanna” in the next 24 to 36 hours.
In the next 24 hours, PAGASA said monsoon rains will be experienced over Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro , Antique, Guimaras and Northern portion of Negros Occidental.
Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over the rest of Luzon and of Visayas, the weather bureau said.
It advised the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices to take precautionary measures and monitor for updates.