Heavy rains to persist as LPA may become cyclone – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Monday said heavy rains are expected over parts of Luzon and the Visayas as a low-pressure area (LPA) near Eastern Samar may develop into a tropical depression within 24 hours. In its 5 p.m. Weather Advisory No. 6, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa)