The low-pressure area off Aurora could develop into a storm by Monday, bringing rain to many areas across the Philippines.

 According to state meteorologists, the low-pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine area of responsibility near Aurora might develop into a tropical cyclone by Monday. As of 3:00 a.m., the LPA was located 400 kilometers east of Tuguegarao, Cagayan, as reported by Obet Badrina, a weather specialist with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Badrina stated in a weather forecast, "There is a high likelihood that the LPA east of Tuguegarao will develop into a typhoon today."

He also mentioned, "We expect that this LPA, which could turn into a storm today, may move closer to our land."

We anticipate that this LPA could approach our landmass and potentially develop into a typhoon today.

Badrina mentioned that if it becomes a tropical cyclone, Pagasa will issue a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal for certain areas in Cagayan Valley.

Rain is anticipated in most areas of the country, including Metro Manila. According to Pagasa’s 4:00 a.m. bulletin, overcast skies with scattered rain and thunderstorms are expected in the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, and Aurora due to the southwest monsoon, or habagat.

Monsoon rains are expected in the northern parts of Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Aklan, Antique, and Negros Occidental due to the habagat.

The habagat will also bring cloudy skies with scattered rain and thunderstorms to Metro Manila, Zamboanga Peninsula, Bangsamoro region, Soccskargen, Caraga, Northern Mindanao, and other areas in Luzon and Visayas. Occasional rain is expected in the remaining parts of Mimaropa, Western Visayas, and Negros Island Region.

Meanwhile, the LPA outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that Pagasa is tracking has developed into Tropical Storm Pulasan as of Monday morning. Pulasan was last detected 2,215 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon at 3:00 a.m.

“There is a low chance that it will approach land, but it could intensify the habagat,” he added.

There is a low likelihood of it approaching our landmass, but it could enhance the habagat.