Weather Today – November 13, 2015 |Rains in Southern Mindanao

As Metro Manila and the rest of the country can expect fair weather with a chance of rainshowers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, Southern Mindanao is being affected by the Intertropical Convergence Zone or ITCZ. Light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms prevail in the Davao region, SOCCSKSARGEN and the province of Surigao Del Sur—good news since rains are essential in the midst of the strong El Niño, which will bring dry conditions, dry spells and droughts in some parts of the country.

Though we all know that ITCZ is the breeding ground of a Low Pressure Area or LPA, according to Weather Forecaster Glaiza Escullar, there is no weather disturbance expected inside and outside the boundary of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). However, PAGASA advises the public to continuously monitor updates.

In addition, Ms. Escullar said that gale warning was lifted and coastal areas in the country are now safe for small seacraft and fishing vessels. Light to moderate sea conditions are expected in the country’s seaboards.