Manila, Oct. 30 -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday said a low pressure area (LPA) is being monitored outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

As of 2 a.m., the LPA was located 1,525 kilometers east of Northern Mindanao and has a low chance to develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, according to PAGASA's 4 a.m. advisory.

The weather bureau, however, said four weather systems will affect the country and may cause flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains.

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) continues to affect Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The northeast monsoon or "amihan" is affecting extreme northern Luz...