Afternoon rains, high heat index forecast for ‘Undas’ in Mindanao

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Cemetery visitors joining the annual exodus on All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2 are advised to adjust their schedules.

The recommendation is due to the expected afternoon rains and high heat indices forecast across Mindanao.

Justine Navarro, a specialist at the state weather bureau’s Mindanao Regional Services Division, gave the information to the Inquirer on Saturday morning, October 31.

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Navarro predicted that localized rain showers might occur in Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Sur, mostly in the afternoon and evening.

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He suggested that the public should visit cemeteries early in the morning to avoid the anticipated rainfall.

On Saturday, October 31, the trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is expected to bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms across Mindanao.

There might also be moderate to occasionally heavy rains in the afternoon, particularly over the Zamboanga Peninsula and adjacent areas.

An improvement in weather is expected on November 2, with fair weather and less rainfall forecast for Bukidnon and neighboring provinces.

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However, weather forecasters still urged visitors to bring umbrellas and drink water to prevent heat cramps.Bukidnon is projected to reach a 35-degree Celsius heat index on October 31 and 34 degrees Celsius on November 1.

Navarro also noted that under the ongoing El Niño conditions, northwestern Bukidnon has a 40 percent chance of rainfall from November through January.

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The official declaration of the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) season was made on October 27. /apl

In observance of Undas 2026, national government agencies and several local government units implemented half-day work schedules and afternoon class suspensions on Friday, October 30.

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The moves will enable families to prepare for the holidays. /apl