Shear line, amihan to bring rain over PH on Christmas Eve

The shear line and northeast monsoon (amihan) will bring overcast skies and rain to several areas of the country on December 24.

Rain caused by the shear line is expected to continue in some areas of Southern Luzon, including the Calabarzon and Bicol regions, and large parts of Mimaropa.

Residents in these areas, especially Quezon Province and Bicol Region, are warned to be wary of flash floods and landslides.

For the rest of Luzon, including Metro Manila, the strong northeast monsoon is expected to bring cloudy skies and light rains, particularly in the Ilocos Region.

A weather disturbance in the West Philippine Sea, named Romina locally and Pabuk internationally, has intensified into a tropical storm and was located 165 kilometers west of Kalayaan, Palawan, though wind signals have been lifted.

By December 25, Caraga and Davao Region will also see scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the easterlies.