Several areas across Luzon and Visayas are expected to experience heavy rainfall on Sunday, according to the latest report from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In its Heavy Rainfall Outlook issued at 5 a.m. on 7 November, PAGASA identified the following areas expected to receive significant rainfall on Sunday, 9 November:
100–200 mm (heavy to intense rainfall):
Isabela
Aurora
Quezon
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes
50–100 mm (moderate to heavy rainfall):
Apayao
Kalinga
Mountain Province
Ifugao
Batanes
Cagayan
Quirino
Nueva Vizcaya
Nueva Ecija
Bulacan
Rizal
Laguna
Albay
Sorsogon
Masbate
Northern Samar
Eastern Samar
Samar
Biliran
“Forecast rainfall may be higher in mountainous and elevated areas. Moreover, impacts in some areas may be worsened by significant antecedent rainfall,” PAGASA said.
The weather bureau advised local disaster risk reduction and management offices to take all necessary precautions to protect lives and property. It added that PAGASA Regional Services Divisions may issue Heavy Rainfall Warnings, Thunderstorm Advisories, and other severe weather updates as appropriate.
As of early Friday morning, 7 November, PAGASA reported that Fung-Wong has intensified into a severe tropical storm, while the Northeast Monsoon continues to affect Extreme Northeastern Luzon.