PAGASA issues thunderstorm advisories for Visayas, Negros

The Visayas PAGASA Regional Services Division issued Thunderstorm Advisory No. 19 on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, warning of moderate to heavy rainshowers with lightning and strong winds over Western Visayas and Negros Island Region.

A new advisory, Thunderstorm Advisory No. 16, was also issued at 11:01 a.m., covering areas in the Visayas and MIMAROPA Regions, including Bohol, Samar, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan.

Areas affected include Iloilo (City of Passi), Capiz (Ma-ayon, Sapi-an, Ivisan, Roxas City, Panitan, Panay, Pontevedra), Negros Occidental (Hinigaran, Pontevedra, La Castellana, Moises Padilla, San Enrique, La Carlota City, Himamaylan City), and Negros Oriental (Guihulngan City, Canlaon City, Vallehermoso, La Libertad).

Similar conditions are ongoing in Aklan (Madalag, Libacao), Capiz (Jamindan, Tapaz, Dumalag, Mambusao, Sigma, Dao, Cuartero, Dumarao), Iloilo (Bingawan), and Negros Occidental (Isabela and Binalbagan).

Residents are advised to take precautionary measures against flash floods and landslides, as these conditions may persist for up to two hours.

The advisory urges all individuals in affected areas to stay informed about updates to ensure their safety.