Shear line, easterlies to bring rains over Luzon

MANILA, Philippines — The shear line and easterlies may bring rains over parts of the country today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

State weather forecasters said that the shear line is affecting extreme Northern Luzon which will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over Batanes and Babuyan islands.

Meanwhile, Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora and Quezon may see scattered rains due to the easterlies.

It is also bringing isolated rainshowers over Bicol region and the rest of Cagayan Valley.

Metro Manila and the rest of the country may see isolated rains due to localized thunderstorms.

PAGASA warned of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains.