Thunderstorm Advisory issued by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Monday afternoon, October 21, 2024. (Photo from Pagasa/X)

MANILA, Philippines — Moderate to heavy rain with lightning and strong winds are expected in Laguna, Rizal and Batangas  on Monday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

In a thunderstorm advisory issued at 1:42 p.m., Pagasa said that “moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds are expected over Laguna, Rizal, and Batangas within the next 2 hours.”

In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau reported that Tropical Depression Kristine maintained its strength as it crossed the Philippine Sea.

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It was also forecast “to intensify into a tropical storm in the next 12 hours” and may intensify into a typhoon category by Thursday or Friday.

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Pagasa raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over the following areas

Luzon

Article continues after this advertisement Catanduanes Masbate, including Ticao Island and Burias Island Camarines Sur Albay Sorsogon Camarines Norte Eastern portion of Quezon (Tagkawayan, Guinayangan, Buenavista, San Narciso, San Andres)

Visayas

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Mindanao

Dinagat Islands Surigao del Norte, including Siargao-Bucas Grande Group

Kristine entered the Philippine area of responsibility early Monday morning and is expected to make a landfall in Northern Luzon on Friday.

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