Rain showers expected in Palawan, parts of Mindanao on April 13

Map from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

MANILA, Philippines — Palawan and parts of Mindanao will have overcast skies and rain showers on Sunday, April 13, due to easterlies, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

In a morning forecast, the state weather bureau said easterlies would likewise bring hot and humid weather with chances of rains to most parts of the country.

“Aside from the hot and humid weather, we still expect sudden downpours or isolated rains over most of the country except Palawan, Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi which will experience scattered rains accompanied by thunderstorms,” weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said.

He also said no low-pressure area or tropical cyclone was monitored inside and outside the country’s area of responsibility.

Pagasa’s latest bulletin also forecast a dangerous heat index in 20 areas nationwide — the highest at 44°C. These are Sangley Point in Cavite, Virac in Catanduanes, and San Ildefonso in Bulacan.

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