MANILA – The southwest monsoon, or “Habagat,” continues to drench large parts of Luzon and Visayas, with more rain expected in the coming days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA reported monsoon rains over Zambales and Bataan, while the Ilocos Region will see occasional rain. Metro Manila and most of Luzon, along with Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Samar, are forecasted to have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.
PAGASA warned of potential flash floods and landslides, especially during periods of moderate to heavy rainfall.
The Visayas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms, while Mindanao will have similar conditions due to localized weather disturbances.
A low-pressure area (LPA) was also spotted over extreme northern Luzon, about 745 kilometers east southeast of Itbayat, Batanes, as of 3 a.m. Friday.
Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas are expected over the western sections of Luzon, while the rest of the country will experience lighter winds and calmer seas.
Stay safe and be prepared for possible flooding and disruptions as the “Habagat” continues to affect various regions.
ia/mnm
