By el Amigo
MANILA — Several parts of the country may experience cloudy skies, rain showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday as the trough of Super Typhoon Champi affects portions of Southern Luzon and the Visayas, while easterlies bring unsettled weather to extreme Northern Luzon, the state weather bureau said.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), in its 4 a.m. weather bulletin, said Palawan, Catanduanes, Northern Samar and Eastern Samar could experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms.
Moderate to heavy rainfall, occasionally heavy, may trigger flash floods or landslides in vulnerable communities, particularly in areas prone to flooding and on unstable slopes.
Batanes and the Babuyan Islands, meanwhile, may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to easterlies. Residents in these areas are advised to remain alert for sudden downpours and thunderstorms.
Super Typhoon Champi, which remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), was located about 1,605 kilometers east of Central Luzon as of 3 a.m. It had maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour near the center, gusts of up to 240 kph and was moving west-northwestward at 20 kph.
Although the cyclone remains outside PAR, its trough is already influencing weather conditions in parts of the country. Its movement and possible effects should be monitored through official weather bulletins.
PAGASA advised the public to stay updated on the latest forecasts, especially those living in flood-prone and landslide-prone communities. Motorists and commuters should also exercise caution on slippery roads and in areas where heavy rain could reduce visibility.
Residents are encouraged to prepare umbrellas and rain gear, secure loose outdoor items and avoid crossing flooded roads or waterways during heavy rainfall.
Weather conditions may vary across the archipelago, with some areas experiencing fair weather while others encounter sudden showers or thunderstorms. The public should continue monitoring PAGASA advisories for changes in local conditions and possible weather-related hazards.
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