Rains expected over parts of PH Sunday due to easterlies

THE easterlies continue to affect the eastern part of the country on Sunday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms may be observed over Davao Region, the weather bureau said in its 4 a.m. bulletin.

Meanwhile, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected over Caraga, Eastern Visayas, Bicol Region, Quezon, and Aurora, also due to the easterlies.

For the rest of the country, localized thunderstorm is expected to bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

PAGASA warned that possible flash floods or landslides may occur during severe thunderstorms.

No tropical cyclone or low pressure area is being monitored inside or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the weather bureau said.

The entire archipelago will experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.

The temperature in Metro Manila will range from 26°C to 33°C; Baguio City, 18°C to 25°C; Laoag City, 25°C to 33°C; Legazpi City, 25°C to 32°C; Metro Cebu, 27°C to 32°C; Puerto Princesa City, 25°C to 32°C; and Metro Davao, 26°C to 33°C. (PNA)