The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued Weather Advisory No. 10, warning of heavy to intense rainfall in parts of Visayas and Luzon due to a shear line. The advisory, issued at 11 a.m. on Feb. 21, 2025, forecasts significant rainfall through noon on Feb. 22, with possible flooding and landslides in affected areas.
PAGASA warned that Sorsogon, Albay, Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur could experience heavy to intense rainfall ranging from 100 to 200 millimeters. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rainfall, ranging from 50 to 100 millimeters, is expected in Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Palawan, Aklan, Capiz, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Agusan del Norte, and Agusan del Sur.
The weather bureau noted that rainfall may be more intense in mountainous and elevated areas, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides.
Extended Rainfall Threats Until February 23
The heavy rainfall is expected to continue until Feb. 23, with Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Palawan, Masbate, Aklan, Capiz, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte likely to be affected. PAGASA cautioned that significant antecedent rainfall could worsen the impacts in some areas.
Residents in flood-prone and landslide-prone zones are urged to take necessary precautions and stay updated through PAGASA’s regional services divisions, which may issue heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm advisories, and other severe weather updates.
Public Safety and Precautionary Measures
PAGASA advised the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices to implement safety measures to protect life and property. The agency emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring of weather updates and following advisories from local government units.
The weather bureau also reminded the public to differentiate between a Weather Advisory and a Heavy Rainfall Warning. A Weather Advisory provides a 24-hour outlook at the provincial level but lacks the short-term accuracy of Heavy Rainfall Warnings, which are issued up to the municipal level and use Doppler radar for real-time rainfall tracking.
No Low-Pressure Areas Detected
As of 8 a.m. on Feb. 21, no low-pressure areas are being monitored for tropical cyclone formation. However, PAGASA urged everyone to remain vigilant and regularly check updates for any changes in the weather forecast.
The next weather advisory is scheduled to be released at 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 21, unless significant changes occur.
For the latest updates, follow DOST-PAGASA’s official channels.
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