Manila, Jan. 24 -- The shear line and the northeast monsoon or "amihan" are forecast to bring light rains to parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday.

In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Caraga, Davao Region, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Camiguin, and Misamis Oriental.

Flash floods or landslides may occur in these areas due to moderate to at times heavy rains, PAGASA warned.

Meanwhile, cloudy skies with light rains will prevail over Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, the rest of Eastern Visayas, the rest of Northern Mindanao, Apayao, Kali...