By el Amigo
MANILA — The Northeast Monsoon, locally known as Amihan, continues to influence weather conditions over Northern Luzon on Friday, November 13, while easterlies are bringing scattered rains and thunderstorms to parts of the Visayas and Mindanao.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected over Eastern Visayas, Caraga, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.
Moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall in these areas could trigger flash floods and landslides, particularly in communities vulnerable to flooding and slope failures.
In Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao and Kalinga, cloudy skies with light rains are expected due to the Northeast Monsoon. The Ilocos Region, parts of the Cordillera Administrative Region and the rest of Cagayan Valley may experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with isolated light rains.
Metro Manila and the rest of the country will generally have partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms associated with the easterlies.
For Saturday, November 14, similar weather conditions are expected across much of the country, with occasional rain showers and thunderstorms possible, particularly over the eastern sections of the Visayas and Mindanao.
PAGASA advised residents to remain alert for sudden heavy downpours, especially in areas prone to flooding and landslides. Motorists and travelers were also urged to exercise caution during thunderstorms.
Residents are encouraged to monitor official weather bulletins for possible changes in local conditions.
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