Light to heavy rains forecast in some areas in Visayas on Sunday (Oct. 27)
Pedestrians wade through the flooded street of Bacoor City, Cavite on Tuesday (July 23, 2024). (File photo from AVITO DALAN / PNA )
MANILA, Philippines — Light to moderate with at times heavy rains are expected over some areas in Visayas on Sunday due to southwesterly wind flow.
Based on its 8 a.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Cebu (Toledo City, Naga City, Minglanilla, Talisay City) and nearby places may experience rain showers for one to two hours.
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Meanwhile, rainy weather is prevailing in the following areas:
- Siquijor
- Negros Oriental
- Guimaras
- Antique
- Cebu (Alcantara, Alcoy, Alegria, Aloguinsan, Argao, Badian, Barili, Boljoon, Carcar, Dalaguete, Dumanjug, Ginatilan, Malabuyoc, Moalboal, Oslob, Pinamungahan, Ronda, Samboan, San Fernando, Santander, Sibonga)
- Negros Occidental (Binalbagan, Candoni, Cauayan, Himamaylan City, Hinoba-An, Ilog, Kabankalan City, Sipalay City, Hinigaran, Isabela, Moises Padilla, La Castellana, Pontevedra, La Carlota City, Murcia, Bacolod City, Bago City, Pulupandan, Valladolid, San Enrique, San Carlos City)
- Iloilo (Zarraga, Tubungan, Tigbauan, Santa Barbara, San Miguel, San Joaquin, Pototan, Pavia, Oton, New Lucena, Mina, Miagao, Maasin, Leon, Leganes, Lambunao, Janiuay, Iloilo City, Igbaras, Guimbal, Dumangas, Cabatuan, Barotac Nuevo, Badiangan, Alimodian)
- Aklan (Malay, Buruanga, Nabas, Ibajay, Tangalan, Makato, Malinao, Numancia, Lezo)
- Palawan (Culion, Busuanga, Coron)
Pagasa’s latest cyclone update showed that Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) will remain far from the Philippine landmass.
No wind signal was raised in any parts of the country.
However, Pagasa said Leon may affect Extreme Northern Luzon.
Signal No. 1 may also be hoisted over Cagayan Valley and the northeastern portion of the Bicol Region by Sunday night.
Leon was last monitored 1,195 kilometers east of Central Luzon.
