LPA over Mindanao could become 20th storm this year
A LOW pressure area (LPA) hovering over Mindanao could develop into a tropical depression by today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As of 3:00 p.m. yesterday, the LPA was at the vicinity of Malaybalay, Bukidnon, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over most of Mindanao, the Visayas and Bicol in Luzon. PAGASA issued a warning for possible flash floods and landslides in these areas. The weather bureau said should the LPA develop into a tropical depression, making it the 20th storm to enter the country this year, maritime operations along the Bohol Sea including the seaboards of Surigao provinces, southern Leyte, southern Negros Oriental and Zamboanga del Norte would be disrupted. Rains in other parts of the country, including the capital Metro Manila, are brought by the northeast monsoon and localized thunderstorms.
