LPA not likely to develop into tropical depression

MANILA, Philippines — A low-pressure area entered the Philippine area of responsibility off the coast of Mindanao yesterday, and will bring rains as it moves closer to the landmass.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the low-pressure area was monitored 275 kilometers east of General Santos City as of 3 p.m. yesterday.

There is a low likelihood that the low-pressure area will develop into a tropical cyclone as it remains almost stationary, but could move closer to Mindanao.

The low-pressure area and the shearline are bringing cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers over the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Caraga and the Davao Region.

Meanwhile, cloudy skies with rains are expected over Metro Manila, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, CALABARZON, Oriental Mindoro and Marinduque due to the northeast monsoon.

The rest of the country will see isolated rainshowers due to the low-pressure area trough and localized thunderstorms.

PAGASA said flashfloods and landslides are possible during at times heavy rains.