Rains seen over south Luzon, Visayas

MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rains can be expected over southern Luzon and Visayas this week, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate and Visayas may experience isolated thunderstorms and cloudy skies with rains due to a prevailing shear line in the area, possibly causing flash floods or landslides.

Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains brought by the northeast monsoon.

No low-pressure area has been monitored by PAGASA near the Philippine area of responsibility so far, as the state weather bureau expects at least one tropical cyclone this month.