Tag: flood risk

  • Triple Threat: Three Weather Systems Set to Drench the Philippines on Thursday

    MANILA – The Philippines is bracing for a wet Thursday as three distinct weather systems converge to unleash a deluge across various regions, according to the latest forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The shear line is expected to cause scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms in the Visayas, Mimaropa, Bicol…

  • Rainy Weather to Persist Across Various Philippine Regions on Wednesday

    MANILA – According to the weather bureau, several parts of the Philippines will see continued rainfall on Wednesday due to the influence of multiple weather systems. The Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas are set to experience scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms, primarily due to the shear line. Meanwhile, the easterlies are expected to bring scattered…

  • Persistent Rains Lead to Class Suspensions Across Caraga Region

    In response to ongoing heavy rainfall caused by easterly winds, local government units throughout the Caraga Region have taken the step to suspend classes. This decision was made to ensure the safety of students amidst the adverse weather conditions. In Surigao del Sur, Governor Alexander Pimentel, who also serves as the chairperson of the Provincial…

  • Tropical Depression Querubin Heightens Flood and Lahar Risks in Visayas and Mindanao

    Residents in the Visayas and Mindanao regions are urged to be vigilant as Tropical Depression Querubin escalates the dangers of flooding and lahar flows due to heavy rainfall. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has also noted that the shear line is impacting Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and the broader Davao Region, compounding…