Thunderstorm to drench Luzon on Sunday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are expected over some Luzon areas on Sunday afternoon, the state weather bureau said.

In an advisory issued at 4 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the affected areas are Laguna, Rizal, Metro Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, and Zambales.

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Intense to torrential rain showers with lightning and strong winds were experienced in the following areas:

• Batangas (Calatagan, Lian, Balayan, Mabini, Tingloy, Batangas City, Tuy)
• Quezon (Patnanungan)

“All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards, which include flash floods and landslides,” Pagasa said.

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Earlier, Pagasa said the low-pressure area outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility would likely enter the country’s boundary on Sunday afternoon or evening and would develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours.