LPA east of Catanduanes may become tropical depression

A low pressure area (LPA) east of Catanduanes is bringing cloudy skies and moderate to heavy rains to parts of Luzon and the Visayas.

The LPA, located 235 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, has a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours and would be named Auring if it does.

The LPA is expected to strengthen the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), which together with the LPA, will continue to bring moderate to heavy rains across the country.

Areas specifically expected to experience these rains include Bicol, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Davao, Aurora, and Quezon.

Metro Manila, Mimaropa, and the rest of Central Luzon, Calabarzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao have scattered rain and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon.

PAGASA warned that these rains could cause localized flooding and landslides, particularly in urbanized, low-lying, or river-adjacent areas, and in highly susceptible locations.