The impact of the northeast monsoon or "amihan" has lessened but will continue to bring light to moderate rains over the eastern section of Northern Luzon, the weather bureau said. Philippine Atmospheric,

Shear line and northeast monsoon will bring “heavy to intense” rains, particularly in Quezon, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Northern Samar, the weather bureau said Tuesday. In its 5 a.m. bulletin,

The shear line will dampen parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, and Eastern Visayas on Christmas Day, according to PAGASA.

Most parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila, will be experiencing cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to the convergence of the hot and cold air called shear line, the state-run weather agency said on Christmas Day.

Rainy Christmas Day will prevail in Luzon due to the shear line and northeast monsoon, or “amihan,” the state weather bureau said on

The shear line is expected to bring up to intense rains over some parts of Luzon and the Visayas from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day, state weather bureau PAGASA said on Tuesday.

The state weather bureau issued a heavy rainfall warning on Christmas eve in several parts of the country due to the effects of the shear line.