LPA east of Samar likely to become tropical depression

MANILA, Philippines — A low-pressure area east of the Philippines is likely to develop into a tropical depression within 24 hours, state weather bureau PAGASA said Monday, June 29.

As of 8 a.m., PAGASA estimated the low-pressure area at 390 kilometers east of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

The weather system is expected to bring heavy rain to several parts of the country over the next few days, even before it develops into a storm.

From Monday until noon Tuesday, June 30, PAGASA said 50 to 100 millimeters of rain may fall over Sorsogon, Albay, Masbate, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, Leyte and Romblon.

The same amount of rain is expected from Tuesday noon until Wednesday noon, July 1, over Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque, Masbate and Sorsogon.

Heavy rains. From Wednesday noon until Thursday noon, July 2, heavy rain is expected to persist over Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro and Palawan.

PAGASA warned that heavy rainfall may trigger flooding and rain-induced landslides, especially in areas that are prone to these hazards.

Residents in affected areas were advised to monitor updates from PAGASA and local disaster risk reduction offices.