MANILA – The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” continues to affect Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, bringing widespread rains across much of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In its early morning bulletin on Saturday, PAGASA reported that monsoon rains are expected over Mimaropa, Western Visayas, and Negros Occidental.
The agency warned that heavy to intense rainfall could trigger flash floods or landslides in these areas.
The Bicol region and the rest of the Negros Island Region are forecast to experience occasional rains.
Metro Manila
Meanwhile, Metro Manila, the rest of the Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, Soccsksargen, Caraga, Northern Mindanao, Calabarzon, Zambales, and Bataan will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by the southwest monsoon.
In addition, the trough of Tropical Storm Bebinca (formerly Ferdie), now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, will bring isolated rain showers or thunderstorms to the remaining areas of Luzon.
PAGASA also noted strong winds and rough seas over the western sections of Southern Luzon and the Visayas. Moderate to strong winds and rough seas are expected over Mindanao, the rest of Southern Luzon, and the Visayas.
At the same time, the remaining parts of Luzon will experience lighter winds and moderate sea conditions.
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