PAGASA: LPA may develop into tropical depression, scattered rains, thunderstorms; up to 100mm rain in some areas

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported Monday that a low pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility now has a 'high' chance of developing into a tropical depression over the next 24 hours.

Scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected in Metro Manila, Visayas, Bicol Region, Central Luzon, Mimaropa, Calabarzon, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, and parts of Mindanao due to the Southwest Monsoon (habagat).

Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan may receive up to 100 millimeters of rainfall until Monday evening.

Localized flooding and landslides are possible in urbanized, low-lying, or river-proximate areas due to significant antecedent rainfall and forecasted heavy rains in mountainous regions.

Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters are expected in the western sections of southern Luzon and Visayas, while light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas will prevail elsewhere.