THE STATE weather bureau is closely monitoring a low-pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), which could intensify into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours.
As of 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the LPA, monitored inside the Philippine area of responsibility, has a “high” potential of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in a Facebook post.
The weather disturbance, identified as LPA 08g, was estimated at 305 kilometers west of Dagupan City, Pangasinan as of 3 p.m., it said in a 4 p.m. advisory.
The bureau advised the public to remain alert and to monitor further updates, particularly residents in areas prone to flooding and landslides.
In its 5 p.m. Weather Advisory No. 14, PAGASA warned of heavy rainfall due to the southwest monsoon from Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 30. Rainfall amounts may reach more than 200 millimeters in some areas, posing risks of widespread flooding and landslides.
Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, and Antique are expected to receive 50–100 mm of rain until Thursday afternoon.
From Thursday to Friday, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Antique, and Iloilo are forecast to experience the same rainfall levels.
Localized flooding is possible in urban, low-lying, or river-adjacent areas, while landslides may occur in highly susceptible zones.
PAGASA cautioned that rainfall totals may be higher in mountainous or elevated areas, and flooding impacts could worsen due to prior heavy rains. The agency urged the public, along with disaster risk reduction and management offices, to take precautionary measures to protect life and property.
The next weather advisory is set to be issued at 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday unless significant changes in weather conditions occur.
The Philippines has experienced nine tropical cyclones so far in 2025. According to PAGASA, an additional seven to 13 cyclones are expected to develop or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility before the year ends, close to the annual average of 20. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana
