3 weather systems affect PH on Friday, says Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Three weather systems—the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), easterlies, and northeasterly wind flow—are expected to bring rain showers across the country on Friday, the state weather bureau reported. In its morning forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the ITCZ, or the area where winds from the northern and
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Awaiting deadline 60% Widespread Flash Floods
The convergence of the three weather systems intensifies over the weekend, causing severe flash floods in low-lying urban areas like Metro Manila and Cebu. Local government units declare states of calamity in several provinces as evacuation centers overflow, forcing a temporary suspension of classes and government work.
Watch for: NDRRMC issues Red Warning No. 3 for multiple regions · Metro Manila schools suspend classes for two days
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Awaiting deadline 25% No-Case Dispersal
Contrary to initial forecasts, the ITCZ and easterlies fail to interact strongly with the northeasterly wind flow, leading to a rapid dispersal of clouds by Saturday morning. The weekend remains largely dry across Luzon, allowing normal economic activity to resume without significant weather-related disruptions.
Watch for: Pagasa downgrades weather warning signals to No. 1 or removes them entirely by Saturday noon · No major transportation delays reported from NAIA or MIAA airports on Saturday
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Awaiting deadline 10% Localized Agricultural Damage
While urban centers remain functional, heavy rainfall persists in rural agricultural zones in the Visayas and Mindanao, leading to minor crop losses. The DA confirms localized damage to rice and corn fields but no nationwide supply chain crisis emerges, with prices remaining stable.
Watch for: DA reports 5,000 hectares of affected crops in Leyte and Negros Oriental · Local markets in Cebu report a 2% increase in vegetable prices
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Awaiting deadline 5% Power Grid Overload
Heavy rains combined with strong winds knock down power lines in key transmission areas, causing rolling blackouts in parts of Northern Luzon. The government declares a state of emergency for energy distribution, leading to temporary shutdowns of critical services in affected cities.
Watch for: Meralco announces rolling blackouts affecting 500,000 customers in Bulacan and Nueva Ecija · President declares a national emergency for power supply issues
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