Two weather systems to bring rains over PHL

The northeast monsoon and easterlies are expected to bring rains across the country, heightening the risk of flooding and landslides, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday.

Areas such as Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon and Camarines Norte are expected to experience cloudy skies with rains due to the northeast monsoon, PAGASA said in its 4:00 a.m. weather advisory.

These areas are warned of possible flooding and landslides during moderate to occasionally heavy rains.

Other areas, including Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, are expected to experience isolated rains, also due to the northeast monsoon. PAGASA said no significant impact is expected in these areas.

Meanwhile, the easterlies are expected to bring rains and thunderstorms over Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Palawan, Masbate and the rest of Visayas.

PAGASA warned of possible flooding and landslides during severe thunderstorms.

The weather bureau is also monitoring Typhoon Cempaka, formerly locally known as Samuel.

It was last located 2,440 kilometers east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon. The typhoon has weakened, with maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 170 kph.

PAGASA said Cempaka is no longer expected to affect or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility throughout its duration. — Edg Adrian A. Eva