Pagasa monitors two low-pressure areas

MANILA, Philippines —  Two low-pressure areas (LPA) are being monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Pagasa said Thursday that the first LPA has already entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and is located 860 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.

Its trough is currently affecting weather conditions in the northeastern parts of Mindanao, bringing light to moderate rains that may cause floods in low areas.

Pagasa said there is a low chance that the LPA would develop into a tropical storm, and by the weekend, it might pass the Visayas and Mindanao area, causing light to moderate and at times heavy rains.

The second shallow LPA was spotted outside the PAR at 2,670 kilometers east of Davao City.

According to the state weather bureau, this LPA has a higher chance of developing into a tropical storm.

Meanwhile, easterlies or warm wind coming from the Pacific Ocean will continue to affect the eastern portion of the country, bringing cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms.