Manila, March 4 -- The easterlies affecting the entire country will cause rains in several areas and humid weather in others, a forecaster said Tuesday.

The easterlies will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms across the Bicol Region, Caraga, Quezon, Marinduque, Romblon, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, and Davao Oriental, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.

Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides.

"Cloud clusters formed due to the easterlies may affect Mindanao, so make sure to bring an umbrella," PAGASA forecaster Benison Estareja said.

He added that no tropical cyclone or low pressure area is expected to ent...