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ITCZ Set to Impact Southern Mindanao: What You Need to Know

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 Multiple areas across Mindanao will encounter overcast conditions along with precipitation due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), as per PAGASA’s initial forecast released early Saturday morning.


 The Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi regions can expect overcast conditions accompanied by intermittent precipitation and electrical storms as a result of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). These weather patterns may lead to sudden flooding or mudslides.


 Partially cloudy to overcast conditions with scattered mild showers are anticipated in Batanes and Babuyan Islands because of the northeasterly breeze.


 Partly cloudy to overcast conditions with scattered rain showers or thunderstorms are expected across Metro Manila and the remainder of the nation due to the influence of easterlies.


 In the extreme northern part of Luzon, expect moderate to strong winds along with moderate to rough coastal waters. The remaining areas across the nation should anticipate light to moderate winds and slight to moderate sea conditions near the coasts.


 The sunrise over Metro Manila will occur at 5:49 a.m. —
 
 VBL, GMA Integrated News
 


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ITCZ Set to Impact Southern Mindanao: What You Need to Know

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Multiple areas across Mindanao will encounter overcast conditions along with precipitation due to the influence of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), as per PAGASA’s initial forecast release…

各地で冷たい雨でサクラ開花せず早ければ午後にも発表か福島

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各地で冷たい雨でサクラ開花せず早ければ午後にも発表か福島

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3日の福島県内も各地で冷たい雨が降っていて福島市では、午前中のサクラの開花発表はありませんでした。 3日の県内は低気圧や寒気の影響で各地で冷たい雨となっています。日中の最高気温は、福島で9℃、白河で8℃など平年より6℃前後低くなる予想です。サクラの標本木がある福島市の信夫山公園では午前10時ごろ気象台の職員が開花状況を確認しました。福島地方気象台石井邦男気象情報官「咲きかけ…

Atmospheric River Threatens Devastating 1,000-Year Flood

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 An
 atmospheric river taking aim at the Midwest
 and parts of the South could exceed the 500- to 1,000-year average for rainfall in the area, meteorologists warned.

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 Why It Matters
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 Atmospheric rivers are a "long, narrow region in the atmosphere—like rivers in the sky—that transport most of the water vapor outside of the tropics," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.


 The storms brought by atmospheric rivers
 are known for their heavy snow, heavy rain and strong winds
 . They more
 commonly affect the West Coast
 , particularly during the winter months.

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 What To Know
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 But a similar storm system will bring four months' worth of rain in a period of five days to a 1,000-mile swath in the central U.S.


 The incoming storm is a one-in-1,000-year event. An AccuWeather spokesperson told
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 that floods like this have a 0.1 percent chance of happening in any given year.


 On Monday, AccuWeather published a report about the "conveyor belt of moisture," which is going to bring hours of heavy rain from Wednesday to Saturday night from Arkansas through the Mississippi Valley and into the Ohio Valley.


 "That moisture plume, known as an atmospheric river, will be tropical in nature and originate from the Caribbean," AccuWeather Senior Storm Warning Meteorologist William Clark said in the report. "Tropical moisture raises the risk of excessive rainfall."


 Occasionally, the precipitation intensity might surpass multiple inches within an hour, leading to swift flash floods. In certain regions, over twelve inches of rain could accumulate throughout the span of five days.


 Scott Homan, a senior meteorologist at AccuWeather, informed
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 The weather patterns will make the storm stationary over the area, resulting in multiple episodes of intense rain showers. He cautioned that “substantial flooding” will affect southeastern Missouri, southern Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and northwestern Mississippi.


 Floodwaters can rapidly turn hazardous and potentially deadly as the influx of moisture fills up local rivers, creeks, and streams. According to AccuWeather, major rivers anticipated to experience notable increases in water levels encompass the Ohio, Wabash, White, St. Francis, Kentucky, and Tennessee Rivers.


 National Weather Service (NWS) offices across the region have already issued numerous flood watches ahead of the storm. Flood watches are in place for Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and parts of Oklahoma and Texas.

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 What People Are Saying
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 Clark said in the AccuWeather report:
 
 "Should the amount of rain occur that we anticipate over the middle of the nation, it would exceed the 500 to 1,000-year average. Truly, the potential is there for a historic flash flooding event."


 
 The NWS office in Louisville, Kentucky:
 
 "This is expected to be a high end event with life-threatening flooding. Major flash flooding and river flooding will be possible. Rush to completion any flooding preparation by Wednesday."

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 What Happens Next
</h2>

 The storm is expected to bring excessive rainfall across the region by Wednesday night and the deluge could continue through Saturday.


 To best prepare, Homan said, people in the forecast area should ensure their cellphones are charged and that they have access to a radio in case power goes out. He urged them to heed any warnings or evacuation orders and take shelter as the storm progresses.


 
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Rainy Weekend Ahead: Expect Wet Weather Across the Philippines on Saturday

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 MANILA, Philippines — Rainy conditions are expected across the country on Saturday because of three different weather systems, as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration ( Pagasa).


 The northeastern monsoon known as amihan will primarily impact Luzon.


 Northeast winds will dominate various areas across Mindanao as the impact of the troughline will be felt in Visayas and Palawan.


 "Ang makapal na hangin ng northeast monsoon ay patuloy na nagdudulot ng epekto sa malawakangbahagi ng Luzon," wika ni weather specialist Benison Estareja.


 (The impact of a powerful northeast monsoon persists across much of Luzon.)


 "This will bring slightly cooler temperatures and light rain, particularly in the eastern and southern areas," he pointed out.


 It will introduce mildly cool temperatures accompanied by light rainfall, particularly in the eastern and southern areas.


 He highlighted that the easterly winds bring rain to a large part of Mindanao.


 (The trade winds are bringing rainfall to most areas of Mindanao.)


 "And above Palawan and Visayas, the amihan and easterlies converge, resulting in the continued formation of a shear line. This is the line where we experience heavy rainfall," he further explained.


 (Above Palawan and the Visayas region, the amihan and easterlies are meeting. Due to this convergence, a shear line continues to develop. It is along this line that intense rainfall is occurring.)


 
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 Estareja also stated that no low-pressure area or tropical cyclone was observed within or beyond the nation's monitoring zone.


 He mentioned that no storm signal warning was issued for any of the nation’s coastal areas.

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Rain Relief For Tamil Nadu: IMD Forecasts Showers In Chennai, 10 Other Districts

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Parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, are set to experience rainfall on Saturday, bringing much-needed relief from the summer heat, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). However, despite the anticipated rainfall, high humidity levels combined with above-normal minimum temperatures by 2-4°C may cause discomfort.


 The forecast suggests light to moderate rainfall across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with heavy showers expected in isolated locations, including Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tenkasi, and Kanyakumari. Thunderstorms and lightning may also occur in certain areas prompting the issuance of a yellow alert for districts expecting intense rainfall.


 The bulletin said: "Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places over Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Theni, Dindigul, Erode, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tenkasi and Kanyakumari districts."

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 In Chennai, residents can expect light to moderate rain coupled with thunderstorms in a few areas. It said, "Light/Moderate rain with thunderstorm and lightning is likely to occur in some areas."


 The maximum temperature will be 34-35°C while the minimum temperature will be 25-26°C.

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 Reason For Weather Change
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 The IMD report highlights that a cyclonic circulation over southwest Madhya Pradesh is extending down to South Interior Karnataka, influencing wind patterns and contributing to moisture buildup. Additionally, a trough in the easterlies extends from the Comorin area to South Tamil Nadu, bringing moisture-laden winds from the east, which are expected to trigger rainfall in the region.


 Meanwhile, the IMD has also warned that high humidity, coupled with persistently high temperatures, could lead to uncomfortable weather conditions in some parts of the state. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure, and stay updated with weather forecasts for further advisories.

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Amihan and Shear Line to Bring Much-Needed Rains Across Parts of the Philippines

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 Several areas in the country will experience rain due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and shear line in the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Wednesday afternoon.


 In its latest weather forecast, the state weather bureau said Visayas, Sorsogon, Masbate, Surigao del Norte, and Dinagat Islands will see cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the shear line.


 Meanwhile, cloudy skies with rains will persist over Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Aurora, Quezon, and the rest of the Bicol Region due to the Amihan.


 These moderate to at times heavy rains may trigger flash floods or landslides.


 The Amihan will also bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon.


 Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms will be observed throughout the rest of the country due to the easterlies.


 These severe thunderstorms may cause flash floods or landslides.


 State meteorologists also said winds will be strong while coastal waters will be rough over Northern Luzon and the eastern sections of Southern Luzon and Visayas.


 The rest of Luzon will experience moderate to strong wind conditions and moderate to rough coastal water conditions.


 Winds will be light to moderate while coastal waters will be slight to moderate throughout the rest of the country.


 Sunrise in Metro Manila will be at 6 a.m. on Thursday.
 
 —Mariel Celine Serquiña/AOL, GMA Integrated News
 


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Hong Kong Landslides: Poor Maintenance Blamed for Up to 60% on Private Slopes

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Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future

 Up to 60 per cent of the landslides that occur on Hong Kong's private slopes every year are related to poor maintenance, authorities have found, urging owners to take action amid the impact of climate change.


 Government experts said slopes would be vulnerable to more intense weather.


 "With more extreme weather expected in the future, there might be more concentrated rainfall during rainy seasons, which will require higher drainage capacity for slopes," said Lawrence Shum Ka-wah, deputy head of the Geotechnical Engineering Office on Hong Kong Island.


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 He mentioned that drainage systems can handle obstructions caused by leaves or twigs, however, severe weather conditions may exceed their capacity.


 On average, about 10 to 20 landslides took place annually on privately owned slopes over the last ten years, according to Shum, referencing a departmental assessment.


 Typically, around 30 to 60 percent of these issues stemmed from inadequate maintenance by property owners.


 He stated that the areas affected by landslides were influenced by the pattern of rainfall, noting that no particular district needed extra focus. However, he emphasized that upkeep would be the primary issue to address.


 Shum stated that authorities reported over 50 landslides on private slopes in 2023, during the year when a "once-in-500-years storm" hit the city. Of these landslides, 30 percent resulted from inadequate maintenance.

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 The severe weather condition activated the city’s most extended black rainstorm alert, lasting over 16 hours. This transformed roads into waterways and left motorists trapped in their cars, along with inundating malls and train terminals. Over 100 individuals required medical attention at hospitals.


 Shum additionally pointed out to the owners that they could be responsible for maintaining adjacent land areas, even though these may not be mentioned in their land lease agreements.


 At present, roughly 2,500 artificial slopes situated on government-owned property are being cared for by the private owners of neighboring plots.


 Each year, the department chooses 100 individual ski slopes for safety inspections conducted by them.


 When individuals are classified as hazardous, the authorities issue a Dangerous Slope Order (DSO) to property owners with problematic slopes. This mandates that they conduct investigations and undertake required preventative measures using certified specialists.


 By 2023, 271 DHOs remained unimplemented by private property owners, as stated by Robert Cheng, who serves as the chief building surveyor at the Buildings Department.


 He urged the owners to keep their slopes maintained in order to avoid the risk of landslides.


 Cheng also mentioned that routine inspections of both the slopes and underground water pipelines were essential.


 The administration likewise provides assistance to proprietors encountering monetary challenges, including grants and financing options.


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Hong Kong Landslides: Poor Maintenance Blamed for Up to 60% on Private Slopes

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Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future Up to 60 per cent of the landslides that occur on Hong Kong's private slopes every year a…