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Wet weather expected across Visayas, Mindanao as ITCZ moves in
The Intertropical Convergence Zone will bring widespread rain and thunderstorms to southern Philippine regions on Monday, forecasters warned. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration urged residents to prepare for potentially severe weather conditions.
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Rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast to drench Palawan, the Visayas, and Mindanao on Monday as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) shifts across the region, according to the state weather service. The ITCZ, characterized by the convergence of trade winds near the equator, typically brings heavy precipitation and unstable atmospheric conditions to affected areas. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration issued the advisory based on its morning weather assessment, alerting residents and local government units to take necessary precautions. Residents in the affected areas are advised to monitor weather updates closely and prepare for possible flooding and landslides in susceptible locations. Maritime conditions are also expected to worsen, with rough seas anticipated in coastal waters affected by the weather system.