PAGASA Visayas Regional Services Division issued Thunderstorm Advisory No. 5 at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025 on moderate to heavy rainshowers in Visayas areas. 

Moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over #Samar (Calbiga, Pinabacdao, Basey), #EasternSamar (Maydolong), #Leyte (Hilongos, Hindang, Inopacan, Bato), #SouthernLeyte (Bontoc), #Cebu (Tuburan, Minglanilla), #NegrosOccidental (La Carlota City, Murcia), #Palawan (Balabac and Rizal) within the next 30 minutes to an hour.

The above conditions are being experienced in #EasternSamar (City of Borongan), #Cebu (Asturias, Balamban, San Fernando, City of Naga) and #NegrosOccidental (BagoCity) which may persist within one (1) to two (2) hours and may affect nearby areas.

"All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards which include flash floods and landslides. Keep monitoring for updates," the advisory added.