Eastern Visayas Sizzles: Catarman Posts 44°C Heat Index as Summer Heat Peaks
• Eastern Visayas experiences scorching heat, with Catarman, Northern Samar hitting 44°C on March 28, according to PAGASA. Forecast shows 38°C for April 2–3.
• Eastern Visayas experiences scorching heat, with Catarman, Northern Samar hitting 44°C on March 28, according to PAGASA. Forecast shows 38°C for April 2–3.
• Heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Northern Samar, with PAGASA issuing a Red Rainfall warning for the region. Authorities responded with public warnings and road access restrictions.
• PAGASA issued heavy rainfall warnings on February 7 for Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and several other provinces including Quezon, Albay, and Catanduanes, urging residents to monitor official advisories.
• The low-pressure area formerly known as Tropical Depression “Basyang” has fully dissipated as of Saturday morning, February 7, PAGASA confirmed, posing no further threat.
• Due to Tropical Storm “Basyang,” Eastern Samar Governor Ralph Vincent Evardone has suspended all classes in 11 municipalities starting 1:00 PM today, February 5, 2026.
• PAGASA warns of several days of heavy rain for Eastern Visayas and Bicol due to a shear line. Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast from January 4 through January 6, raising risks of flooding and landslides.