Expect rain to continue over Luzon on Christmas Day due to the effects of the shear line and the northeast monsoon (locally known as amihan), said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

Shear line and northeast monsoon will bring “heavy to intense” rains, particularly in Quezon, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Northern Samar, the weather bureau said Tuesday. In its 5 a.m. bulletin,

The shear line and the trough of a tropical depression are expected to bring widespread rains across the Philippines on Sunday, December 22, according to the state weather bureau, PAGASA.

The shear line will dampen parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, and Eastern Visayas on Christmas Day, according to PAGASA. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau said cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms will be experienced over Metro Manila,

Filipinos are likely to experience rainy weather for the rest of the week due to the combined effects of the shear line and intertropical convergence zone

Filipinos face a damp end to Christmas celebrations as state weather bureau PAGASA forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall will continue across Metro Manila and other regions until Thursday (December 26) noon.

The Shear Line will be affecting the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon while the Northeast Monsoon (amihan) will affect Northern Luzon and the rest of Central Luzon, PAGASA rpeorted.

Heavy rainfall is expected in many parts of Luzon and certain areas in Visayas due to the trough of Tropical Depression Romina and the shear line, the state weather bureau

Most parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, will be experiencing cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the convergence of the hot and cold air called shear line, the state-run weather agency said on Christmas Day.