CONTINUED RAINS EXPECTED IN PARTS OF LUZON DUE TO ‘HABAGAT’

MANILA – The southwest monsoon, known as “habagat,” will continue to bring rain showers to several areas in Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected in the Ilocos Region, Batanes, and Babuyan Islands, while isolated rain showers or thunderstorms may occur in the Cordillera region, Central Luzon, and the rest of Cagayan Valley.

PAGASA forecaster Obet Badrina noted that Severe Tropical Storm Ampil, currently located 1,895 km east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon and outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, is not enhancing the “habagat” and has no direct impact on the country as it continues to move away.

Localized thunderstorms may also bring isolated rain showers across the country. Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are expected to prevail nationwide.

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