ONE of the two low pressure areas (LPAs) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) now has a higher chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours.

Based on the latest data from state weather bureau PAGASA, the first LPA spotted 370 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan now has a “HIGH” chance of developing into a tropical depression.

Meanwhile, the second LPA, located 1,140 kilometers east of Central Luzon, remains at a “MEDIUM” chance of forming into a tropical depression, both happening within the next 24 hours.

Despite the continued threat of developing into a tropical depression, neither of the LPAs is expected to make landfall. However, if one becomes a tropical cyclone, it will be given the local name “Dante.”

Heavy Rain Expected

As of 8:00 a.m., PAGASA has issued a red rainfall warning over Metro Manila, Bataan, and parts of Cavite (Bacoor, Dasmariñas, Kawit, Noveleta, Imus, Cavite City, General Trias, Rosario), which may lead to serious flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

An orange rainfall warning is in effect for Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, and other parts of Cavite, where flooding remains a significant threat.

This includes the areas of Alfonso, Amadeo, General Emilio Aguinaldo, Indang, Magallanes, Maragondon, Mendez, Silang, Tagaytay, Ternate, Trece Martires, Carmona, General Mariano Alvarez, Naic, and Tanza.

Although Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and Quezon are only under a yellow rainfall warning, PAGASA continues to advise the public to stay alert as flooding may still occur in vulnerable areas.

Meanwhile, expected rainfall amounts for Tuesday range from 100–200 mm over Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, and Occidental Mindoro, while Pangasinan, Tarlac, Laguna, and Quezon may receive 50–100 mm.

Due to ongoing heavy rains and widespread flooding, classes at all levels and work in government offices remain suspended today in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.