LPA causes scattered rain, thunderstorms in Mindanao, Visayas, Bicol

A low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is causing scattered rain and thunderstorms in Mindanao, Visayas, and Bicol on Tuesday, January 25.

PAGASA warned that flash floods and landslides are possible due to moderate to heavy rainfall.

The LPA entered PAR either Saturday evening or Sunday, January 23, and its trough began causing rain in Caraga and Eastern Visayas before officially entering PAR.

Flash floods and landslides were also possible on Sunday as the LPA's extension caused scattered rain and thunderstorms in Mindanao and parts of Visayas.

The weather system is expected to cross land, move toward the Sulu Sea, and eventually Palawan, with a low chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 to 48 hours.