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).

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.

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,

Rainy Christmas Day will prevail in Luzon due to the shear line and northeast monsoon or “amihan,” the state weather bureau said on Wednesday. In the 4 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric,

The Northeast monsoon ("amihan") and shear line are expected to bring rain to parts of Luzon on Sunday, December 15, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA.

The Shear Line is currently affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon while the rest of Luzon will experience he Northeast Monsoon, according to the Sunday weather advisory from 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,

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.