PAGASA monitors tropical depression, warns of rain and storms

PAGASA continues to monitor the tropical depression (formerly Romina) outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility as four weather systems bring cloudy skies and rains over parts of the country.

The tropical cyclone was last seen moving south southwestward at 15 km/h, located 475 kilometers west southwest of Kalayaan, Palawan with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph and gusts up to 55 kph.

Cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms are expected in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, and Eastern Visayas due to the Shear Line, while Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Davao Region, and SOCCSKSARGEN will see cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms from the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

The Northeast Monsoon will bring cloudy skies with rain over Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region, while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected in the Ilocos Region.

Visitors are advised of possible flash floods or landslides due to these weather conditions, along with strong winds and rough waters affecting various regions.