Manila, Dec. 7 -- From a tropical depression, Wilma has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) due to "unfavorable conditions," the weather bureau said Sunday.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Assistant Weather Services chief Chris Perez said Wilma waned into an LPA at 8 a.m. and merged with the shear line.

Perez said the LPA is now in the vicinity of Cataingan, Masbate as of 10 a.m.

"Since the tropical depression Wilma is now an LPA, the wind signal has been lifted. But the shear line will continue to bring rains," he said.

He said numerous floodings are likely, especially in areas that are urbanized, low-lying, or near rivers in Quezon province.

In its 11 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA s...