State weather bureau PAGASA said a low pressure area (LPA) could develop this week over the eastern section of Mindanao, potentially bringing widespread rains to several parts of the country.

The potential LPA may form east of Mindanao and is expected to gradually move closer to the Philippine landmass. 

Once developed, it could bring rains over the Caraga region and parts of the Eastern Visayas in the coming days. Weather forecasters also noted that the system could eventually affect the Bicol Region if it continues its westward movement.

PAGASA said there is a moderate chance that the potential LPA could intensify into a tropical depression and would be given the local name 'Ada'.

Meanwhile, PAGASA said that three weather systems are affecting the country. The shear line is impacting the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon, while the Northeast Monsoon continues to affect the rest of Northern and Central Luzon. Easterlies are influencing weather conditions over the remaining parts of the country.

Cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms are expected over Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, and Quezon due to the shear line. The Northeast Monsoon will bring cloudy skies with light rains over the Cordillera Administrative Region and the rest of Cagayan Valley, while Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, and the rest of Central Luzon may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains.

The rest of the country will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by the easterlies.

PAGASA warned residents to remain alert for possible flash floods or landslides, especially in areas that may experience moderate to at times heavy rains or severe thunderstorms. It also advised fisherfolk and seafarers that Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon may experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters.

Authorities urged the public to continue monitoring official weather bulletins for updates, particularly as the potential LPA continues to be closely monitored.

(with reports from Sherylin Untalan/AOL, GMA Integrated News)