PAGASA: Potential cyclone approaches Palawan

A potential cyclone — a low-pressure area — moved towards Palawan before noon Wednesday, even as state weather forecasters warned of floods and landslides over the Bicol Region.

 

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the LPA was estimated over Sulu Sea, at 250 km southeast of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

 

"Widespread rains (are) expected over [the] Bicol Region, which may trigger flash floods and landslides," PAGASA said in a post on its Twitter account.

 

It also said cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected over:

 

 

Earlier, PAGASA forecaster Manny Mendoza said there is a chance the LPA could intensify into a cyclone, but indicated it would be heading out of Philippine territory by then. — RSJ, GMA News