Manila, April 8 -- The low pressure area that developed into a tropical depression (TD) on Wednesday afternoon has a slim chance of affecting the country's weather condition, a forecaster said.

The TD was last tracked 3,000 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration weather specialist Benison Estareja said that since the cyclone is still far from the Philippine landmass, it is unlikely to have a direct effect on the weather.

"Generally fair weather still prevail across the country. Isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms are also possible," he said during a live forecast.

Estareja said the cy...