Heavy rains to dampen several Luzon areas on Christmas Eve

IT’S going to be a wet Christmas eve.

This was after state weather forecasters, issued a heavy rainfall warning in several parts of the country due to the effects of the shear line. 

A shear line is a weather phenomenon which warm and cold winds meet, and triggers rain and thunderstorms.

As of this writing, heavy rainfall is being felt in effect in Quezon, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Northern Samar. 

According to PAGASA the said areas can experience “heavy to intense” rains, which can amount to 100 to 200 millimeters.

On the other hand moderate to heavy rain is expected in Aurora, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Marinduque, Romblon, Masbate, Eastern Samar, and Samar. 

It translates to 50 to 100 millimeters.

On Christmas Day itself, PAGASA said that a similar heavy rainfall advisory will be issued again due to the shear line. 

According to PAGASA, rainy holiday is expected on December 25.

Heavy to intense rains are being experienced in Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Quezon, and Aurora

Moderate to heavy: Isabela, Metropolitan Manila Fourth District, Rizal, Laguna, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Marinduque, Romblon, Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar

“Forecast rainfall may be higher in mountainous and elevated areas. Moreover, impacts in some areas may be worsened by significant antecedent rainfall. The public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property,” PAGASA said. 

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