Pagasa flags rivers across Western Visayas as ITCZ brings rains
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Rivers and tributaries across Western Visayas could be affected by rains and thunderstorms brought by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), prompting state weather forecasters to warn residents in low-lying areas and near mountain slopes to take precautions.
In General Flood Advisory No. 1 for Western Visayas issued at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the ITCZ was affecting Southern Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao.
Pagasa forecasts light to moderate rains or thunderstorms over the next 12 hours.
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In Iloilo, waterways likely to be affected include rivers and tributaries particularly Pinyantan, Barotac, Akalayan, Jalaur, Jalano, Jagdong, Jalaur, Lapuman, Jaro-Aganan, Sibalom and Guimbal.
In Antique, Pagasa identified rivers and tributaries particularly Sibalom, Ipayo, Cagaranan, Palawan, Cairauan, Dalanas and Tibiao.
All rivers and tributaries in Guimaras were also included in the advisory.
In Capiz, waterways particularly Panay, Mambusao, Panay Malinao, Alingon and Balantian could be affected, while in Aklan, Pagasa identified the Aklan and Ibajay river systems and their tributaries, particularly Aklan and Jalo.
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The advisory covers all six provinces of Western Visayas, underscoring the widespread potential for rainfall to affect waterways across the region.
Pagasa advised people living near mountain slopes and in low-lying communities along the identified river systems to take necessary precautions.
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Local disaster risk reduction and management councils were also advised to closely monitor conditions in their respective areas, particularly communities susceptible to flooding and rain-induced hazards. /cb
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