
Philippines Braces for Rains from Multiple Weather Systems, Flood and Landslide Risks Highlighted
Three weather systems – the northeast monsoon, easterlies, and shearline – are forecast to bring rains across the Philippines, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides within the next 24 hours, according to PAGASA. Typhoon Cempaka is moving away from the country.
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