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ITCZ affects S. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

(Eagle News)–The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. As a result, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Visayas, Bicol Region, MIMAROPA, Caraga, Northern Mindanao, and Zamboanga Peninsula will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to light to moderate with at times heavy rains are possible. According to PAGASA,  Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy […]

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PAGASA: “Gener” likely to weaken into LPA within 12 to 24 hours

(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Gener” is likely to weaken into a low pressure area within 12 to 24 hours. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Gener,” which was estimated  870 kilometers east northeast of Basco, Batanes, will remain far from the Philippine landmass. The weather bureau said it is not likely to bring high-impact weather over any part of the country. So far, PAGASA said “Gener” is moving west southwestward at 20 kilometers […]

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Tropical depression off extreme N. Luzon enters PAR, now named “Gener”

(Eagle News) — The tropical depression northeast of extreme Northern Luzon has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said TD “Gener” entered PAR at 4 a.m. So far, a rainfall advisory has been raised over parts of Visayas, with light to moderate with occasional heavy rains expected over Occidental Mindoro within two to three hours but because of the Intertropical Convergence Zone affecting that island group and […]

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ITCZ affects Visayas, Mindanao

(Eagle News)–The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Visayas and Mindanao. As a result, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical  Services Administration said  Visayas, Mindanao, Bicol Region,and MIMAROPA will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rains are possible. PAGASA said Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, on the other hand, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers, this time due […]

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Thunderstorm advisory raised over parts of N. Luzon, Mindanao

(Eagle News) — A thunderstorm advisory has been raised over parts of Northern Luzon and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Isabela (Palanan, San Mariano and Dinapigue), and Aurora (Dilasag,Casiguran and Dinalungan) in Northern Luzon within 30 minutes to an hour. The weather bureau said the same conditions are expected in parts of Mindanao–Dinagat Islands, Siargao Islands, Sarangani, and […]

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Scattered rainshowers expected in parts of PHL as ITCZ affects Visayas, Mindanao

(Eagle News)–The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Visayas and Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, scattered rainshowers are expected in the two island groups. Within 24 hours,  a big part of Luzon, including Metro Manila, will have good weather, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and only isolated rainshowers expected. Bicol Region, Mindoro, Romblon and Marinduque will, on the other hand, have cloudy skies and rains. PAGASA said […]

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Rains expected in parts of Luzon today

(Eagle News)–Rains are expected in parts of Luzon today. In its recent update, the  Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the rains were due to the southwest monsoon  being enhanced by  Tropical Storm “Mekkhala,” formerly “Ferdie,” which is located 480 kilometers northwest of Basco, outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Apart from “Mekkhala,” PAGASA said it was monitoring a tropical depression 2205 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, also outside PAR. […]

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Cows on a wet tin roof: South Korea floods leave animals stranded

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Dozens of cows were stranded on rooftops by floods in South Korea, leaving rescue crews facing a problem the size of several bovines. The cattle floated upwards as floodwaters mounted at the weekend in Gurye, a farming town in the country’s south, and scrambled to safety on the roofs of several houses and other buildings. When the deluge receded, the animals found themselves stranded high and somewhat damp, and on […]

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Rainfall advisory raised over parts of Pangasinan

(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Pangasinan. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said light to moderate  rains are being experienced over Agno, Bani, Burgos, Dasol, Mangaldan, San Fabian, San Jacinto, Calasiao, Santa Barbara, Tayug, San Manuel, San Quintin, Umingan, Labrador, Bugallon, Aguilar, Mangatarem, San Carlos City, Urbiztondo, Lingayen, Dagupan City, Mabini and Infanta. PAGASA said this was due to the southwest monsoon enhanced by TD “Ferdie,” which exited […]

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At least 30 dead in South Korea as rain triggers landslides, floods

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — Landslides and flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in South Korea have left at least 30 people dead and 12 missing, officials said Sunday, warning of more downpours. Torrential rain has wreaked havoc across the country since the beginning of the month, but nearly half of the deaths occurred in the past three days, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Since Friday more than 3,700 people […]

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Yellow rainfall warning raised over parts of PHL

(Eagle News)–A yellow rainfall warning has been raised over parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said flooding in flood-prone areas in San Narciso, San Marcelino, San Antonio, Castillejos, Subic, Olongapo in Zambales, and in Bataan is expected as the southwest monsoon continues to bring rains. Meanwhile, light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are affecting Metro Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, and the […]

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LPA east of Aurora develops into tropical depression

TD “Enteng” to bring moderate, heavy rains to Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas; to enhance southwest monsoon (Eagle News)–The low pressure area east of Aurora has developed into a tropical depression. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the LPA, which became TD “Enteng” at 2 a.m. today, is estimated 510 km east of Baler or 445 km east of Casiguran, packing maximum winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up […]

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