DOST Pagasa: LPAs in WPS, PS may develop into tropical depressions

LPA in West Philippine Sea. DOST Weather Specialist Meno Mendoza shows a map of Palawan where a LPA is expected to cross today. (video grab mula sa DOST-Pagasa)

DOST Pagasa warned residents in Palawan, Mindanao and the Visayas to take precautions against flash floods and landslides as two low pressure areas (LPA) in  the West Philippine and Philippine Seas may develop into tropical depression in the coming days.

The LPA near Palawan (last estimated location at 115 kilometers South-South-West of Puerto Princesa City) is expected to cross the island province today.

This LPA is forecasted to bring moderate to occasional heavy rains and thunderstorms.

On the other hand, the LPA on the Philippine Sea (last estimated location at 980 kilometers East South East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur) and the Inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) may bring cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms over Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, ARMM, Soccsksargen and Eastern Visayas.

Although there is no gale warning, fisherfolks in Mindanao are advised to take safety precautions as the seas in the area is forecasted to be moderate to rough today. #