Today December 23, 2024, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Tropical Depression Romina was located approximately 165 km west of Pag-asa Island, Kalayaan, Palawan, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Romina moves northwestward at 10 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gusts up to 70 km/h. The cyclone’s strong winds extend up to 200 km from the center.
Although Romina is no longer directly affecting the Kalayaan Islands, its associated shear line and trough influence weather conditions across various regions in the Philippines. PAGASA has issued rainfall forecasts and advisories for the coming days, highlighting areas that may experience significant precipitation and potential hazards.
December 23 Forecast:
- Heavy to Intense Rainfall (100-200 mm):
- Northern Samar
- Moderate to Heavy Rainfall (50-100 mm):
- Quezon
- Oriental Mindoro
- Marinduque
- Romblon
- Palawan
- Camarines Norte
- Camarines Sur
- Catanduanes
- Albay
- Sorsogon
- Masbate
- Eastern Samar
- Samar
- Biliran
- Leyte
- Aklan
- Capiz
- Iloilo
December 24 Forecast:
- Heavy to Intense Rainfall (100-200 mm):
- Camarines Norte
- Quezon
- Aurora
- Moderate to Heavy Rainfall (50-100 mm):
- Isabela
- Aurora
- Camarines Sur
- Albay
- Sorsogon
- Masbate
- Catanduanes
- Northern Samar
- Eastern Samar
- Oriental Mindoro
- Marinduque
- Romblon
December 25 Forecast:
- Heavy to Intense Rainfall (100-200 mm):
- Aurora
- Quezon
- Moderate to Heavy Rainfall (50-100 mm):
- Cagayan
- Isabela
- Nueva Ecija
- Bulacan
- Rizal
- Camarines Norte
- Camarines Sur
- Catanduanes
- Albay
- Sorsogon
- Masbate
- Oriental Mindoro
- Marinduque
- Romblon
- Northern Samar
PAGASA warns that rainfall may be more intense in mountainous and elevated areas, and the effects could be exacerbated by previous significant rainfall. Residents in the affected regions are advised to remain vigilant for possible flash floods and landslides, especially those in low-lying and mountainous areas.
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils are on alert to respond to any emergencies that may arise due to adverse weather conditions. The public is encouraged to monitor updates from PAGASA and follow the advisories issued by local authorities to ensure safety during this period.
For the latest weather updates and advisories, visit the official PAGASA website or follow their social media channels.