PAGASA: LPA near Davao brings rain, thunderstorms until weekend; May 1 rains in Visayas, Mindanao, Palawan

On Wednesday, PAGASA announced that no tropical cyclones are expected within or entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility for the remainder of April.

However, a low pressure area (LPA) located east-southeast of Davao City is unlikely to develop into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours but will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms over Palawan, Mindanao, and the Davao Region due to its trough, with conditions expected to persist until the weekend.

Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan are forecast to experience widespread rain on Labor Day, May 1st, due to the combined effects of the LPA and Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon will experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by the easterlies, while moderate winds and coastal waters are expected in Northern Luzon with light to moderate winds elsewhere.

Flash floods or landslides may occur in areas affected by scattered rains and thunderstorms, and PAGASA advised residents about the possibility of scorching temperatures across 18 areas, with heat index values ranging from 42°C to 47°C in Dagupan City, Pangasinan.