Widespread Rains and Thunderstorms to Persist Across Mindanao – PAGASA Warns of Possible Flooding, Landslides

Mindanao | July 14, 2025 – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a weather bulletin warning of sustained rainshowers and thunderstorms across various provinces in Mindanao due to the continued influence of the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as Habagat.

In its 5:00 AM forecast, PAGASA reported that the Zamboanga Peninsula and Northern Mindanao will experience widespread cloudy skies with intermittent to continuous rains and thunderstorms throughout the day. Residents in these areas are advised to remain vigilant as moderate to heavy rainfall may result in flash floods and landslides, particularly in low-lying and mountainous communities.

Other regions in Mindanao—including the Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and parts of BARMM—will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or localized thunderstorms, which may still pose threats of sudden downpours.

Weather Forecast Summary (Valid until 5:00 AM, July 15)

Zamboanga Peninsula
Provinces: Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Isabela City
Conditions: Cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms
Wind Direction: Southwest to West (Light to Moderate)
Coastal Waters: Slight to moderate
Temperature Range: 22°C – 32°C

Northern Mindanao
Bukidnon: Cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms (20°C – 29°C)
Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental: Similar conditions with coastal winds and waters light to moderate (27°C – 31°C)

Davao Region
Areas: Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao Occidental
Conditions: Partly cloudy to at times cloudy with isolated thunderstorms
Temperature Range: 23°C – 31°C

SOCCSKSARGEN
Provinces: North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani
Conditions: Partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with rainshowers
Temperature Range: 23°C – 32°C

Caraga Region
Areas: Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands
Forecast: Widespread rainshowers and thunderstorms
Temperature Range: 24°C – 33°C

BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)
Cotabato City, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi: Cloudy with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms
Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte and Sur: Partly cloudy with isolated rainshowers
Temperature Range: 21°C – 33°C

General Weather Outlook

Winds across Mindanao are expected to blow from the southwest to west at light to moderate speeds. Coastal waters throughout the region will remain slight to moderate with wave heights ranging between 0.6 to 1.5 meters.

PAGASA’s Advisory

PAGASA strongly advises residents in high-risk areas, especially those near rivers, slopes, and coastal zones, to take precautionary measures. Local government units (LGUs) are urged to monitor weather developments and implement emergency protocols when necessary.

The public is encouraged to stay updated by following PAGASA’s official channels at bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph, or contact their hotline at (632) 8922-1992 / (632) 8927-1335 for further inquiries.

Let us all remain vigilant and prepared. Stay safe and dry, Mindanao.

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