LPA, shear line to bring light to intense rains over different parts of the country

Light to intense rains are expected over different parts of the country due to the low pressure area (LPA) located east of Surigao del Norte and the shear line, state weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday.

In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said moderate to heavy with at times intense rains will be experienced over Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and Negros Occidental.

Light to moderate with at times heavy rains are expected over Caraga, Sorsogon, Albay, Masbate, Lanao Del Sur, and the rest of Western Visayas.

PAGASA warned of possible flooding and rain-induced landslides especially in areas that are prone to these hazards and those with significant antecedent rainfall.

At 10:00 a m., the LPA was located at 355 kilometers east northeast of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte or 345 km east of Butuan City, Agusan del Norte.

The LPA remains less likely to develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, according to PAGASA.

The Office of Civil Defense said 10 people were reported dead while two were reported missing due to the inclement weather caused by the LPAs, shear line, and the northeast monsoon since January 2.

A total of 438,622 people or 106,961 were affected by the bad weather in Cagayan, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga, and the Bangsamoro.

Of the affected population, 8,153 individuals or 2,144 families were displaced.  —Joviland Rita/KBK, GMA Integrated News