The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecast scattered rains and thunderstorms over several parts of the country this Sunday, May 25, 2025, due to the continued influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and easterlies.
In its afternoon bulletin, Pagasa said the ITCZ is currently affecting Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, particularly over MIMAROPA, the Visayas, the Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga, and Northern Mindanao. These areas are advised to brace for possible flash floods or landslides caused by moderate to heavy rainfall.
The rest of Mindanao can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Though rainfall may be localized, residents are still urged to remain alert for flash floods and landslides during severe thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon are under the influence of easterlies. These regions will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Pagasa warns that similar risks of flash floods and landslides remain, especially in low-lying and mountainous areas.
In terms of wind and coastal water conditions, moderate to strong winds are expected over extreme Northern Luzon, with southeast to northeast wind directions and moderate to rough seas (1.5 to 2.8 meters). The rest of Luzon will have light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 1.5 meters). Visayas and Mindanao will also see light to moderate winds from the east to northeast, with slight to moderate sea conditions (0.6 to 1.2 meters).
No low-pressure areas or tropical cyclones were spotted within or near the Philippine Area of Responsibility, according to Pagasa weather specialist Obet Badrina.
Temperature readings for the day peaked at 35.3°C at 2:00 PM, with the lowest recorded at 24.9°C early morning. Relative humidity ranged from 50% to 87%, reflecting the day’s fluctuating moisture levels.
Pagasa continues to advise the public to remain vigilant and to monitor official forecasts for updates, particularly in flood-prone and landslide-susceptible areas.