Weather Today – November 10, 2015 | Rains due to ITCZ

No weather disturbance or tropical cyclone is expected to affect the country within the next 24 hours. However, due to the prevailing Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), some areas will experience rainy weather. CARAGA, Zamboanga Peninsula and the province of Palawan must be prepared for cloudy skies, which may bring light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms.

ITCZ is a weather system where winds coming from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet. As winds converge, convective clouds are formed. Considered to be a breeding ground of low pressure areas, weather disturbances often develop in this area.

The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms. Meanwhile, despite the absence of a gale warning, fishing boats and other small seacraft are advised to be cautious in venturing out into the seaboards especially in Northern Luzon.

For today’s temperatures in the key cities of the Philippines, Metro Manila can expect a range of 24 to 33 degrees Celsius while Metro Cebu will have 26 to 32 degrees Celsius. Temperatures in Metro Davao will be at 25 to a possible high of 33 degrees Celsius.

Aside from the temperature, relative humidity is also included in PAGASA’s forecast. Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air. PAGASA Weather Forecaster Buddy Javier says that the high temperature and humidity may make our bodies feel warmer.

Climate Vulnerable Forum takes place in Manila

The Climate Change Commission, together with the Department of Foreign Affairs, is holding the 3rd Vulnerable Forum (CVF) from November 9 to 11, 2015 in Diamond Hotel. CVF is composed of 20 countries known as the V20. These countries are the low and middle-income, small and developing countries which are vulnerable to climate change.

The event aims to strengthen the voice of participating countries for the upcoming negotiations in Paris this December. CVF also helps in preparing and improving climate action plans, including mitigation and adaptation.