Pagasa forecasts light, moderate rains over parts of Bohol on Sunday

A man with an umbrella struggles against strong wind and rain

A man with an umbrella struggles against strong wind and rain. (File photo)

MANILA, Philippines — Light to moderate and occasionally heavy rainfalls are expected over parts of Bohol for the next few hours.

According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), this is due to the shear line.

In its rainfall advisory on Sunday morning, the state weather bureau said, “light to moderate with at times heavy” rains will be experienced in the following areas within Bohol:

Talibon

Jetafe

Buenavista

Danao

Inabanga

Clarin

Sagbayan

Tubigon

Catigbian

San Isidro

Calape

Balilihan

Loon

Antequera

Maribojoc

Sevilla

Sikatuna

Albuquerque

Baclayon

Corella

Cortes

Tagbilaran city

Dauis

Panglao

Meanwhile, rain showers are currently being experienced in the following areas:

Pres. Carlos P. Garcia

Ubay

Trinidad

Bien Unido

San Miguel

Mabini

Alicia

Candijay

Anda

Guindulman

Duero

Pilar

Dagohoy

Carmen

Sierra Bullones

Batuan

Bilar

Jagna

Garcia Hernandez

Valencia

Dimiao

Lila

Loboc

Loay.

Earlier, Pagasa said Amihan, or the northwest monsoon, will bring overcast skies and scattered rain showers over Luzon’s eastern and southern parts and the western portion of Visayas.

Meanwhile, light rains and thunderstorms will prevail in Metro Manila on Sunday, while the rest of Mindanao will have isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

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