ITCZ to bring rains, thunderstorms in Cebu

By: Jessa Mae Sotto - 6 years ago

A vendor who sells fried chicken at the side of the road near a mall at the North Reclamation Area fixes his cart and takes shelter under a huge umbrella as heavy rains started to pour. Pagasa Mactan officially declared the start of the rainy season on Friday and warned the public on the onslought of landslides, flash floods and storm surges which come with the season.

Expect scattered rainshowers in Cebu within the week.

Nedz Saletrero, the weather specialist of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Mactan, said the prevailing weather disturbance is caused by the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone which affects the entire Visayas.

She said a thunderstorm may also occur in the afternoon or evening.

Saletrero encouraged people to bring umbrellas.

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