In the current weather situation, rainfall is expected ranging from light to moderate, including occasional heavy downpours reaching up to 7.5-15 liters per square meter per hour. The affected areas include #Eastern Samar (Maydolong, Lawaan, Llorente, Balangkayan, Balangiga, Hernani, General Macarthur, Quinapondan, Giporlos, Salcedo, Mercedes, Guiuan); #Samar (Basey, Marabut); #Leyte (Tacloban City, Alangalang, Jaro, Tunga, Carigara, Capoocan, Leyte, Tabango, Kananga, Villaba); and nearby regions. These rainfall conditions are expected to persist for 1 to 2 hours.
Similar weather conditions are also observed in the following areas: #Palawan (Balabac, Bataraza); #Samar (Santa Rita); #Eastern Samar (Borongan City); #Leyte (Babatngon, San Isidro, Calubian, San Miguel, Barugo); #Cebu (San Francisco, Poro, Tudela). This rainfall may continue for 2 to 3 hours and could affect nearby locations.
ORANGE WARNING LEVEL: CAUTION FOR AFFECTED AREAS
Under the Orange Warning Level, residents in the following areas are advised to take caution: #Samar (Calbayog City, Santa Margarita, Gandara, San Jorge, Tarangnan, Catbalogan City, Jiabong, Motiong, Paranas, Hinabangan, San Sebastian, Villareal, Zumarraga, Calbiga, Pinabacdao, Daram, Santo Nino, Almagro, Tagapul-An, Talalora, Matuguinao, San Jose de Buan); #Eastern Samar (Jipapad, Maslog, Arteche, San Policarpo, Oras, Dolores, Can-Avid, Taft, Sulat, San Julian). In these areas, heavy rainfall may cause flooding in low-lying areas and pose a risk of landslides in elevated terrain.
YELLOW WARNING LEVEL: WARNING OF POSSIBLE FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES
Under the Yellow Warning Level, residents in #Biliran are cautioned about the potential for flooding in low-lying areas and the risk of landslides in elevated areas.
For the entire Visayas, Palawan including the Kalayaan Islands, and Occidental Mindoro, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected due to a Shearline. Moderate to strong winds from the Northeast will prevail, accompanied by moderate to rough seas.
During such conditions, residents in affected areas must exercise caution and be prepared. It is essential to follow the advice and warnings issued by local authorities to ensure the safety of everyone.
