Manila – Although Tropical Depression Igme has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” will persist in drenching Luzon and the Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday (21 Sept 2024).
As of 3 a.m. Saturday, Igme was located 515 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum winds of 55 kph and gusts reaching 70 kph, moving northwest at 35 kph.
Monsoon rains will continue to affect Batanes, the Babuyan Islands, and other areas like the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan.
Metro Manila
Metro Manila, other parts of Luzon, Western Visayas, and the Samar provinces will experience scattered rains and thunderstorms.
PAGASA also warned that strong winds and rough seas will affect Northern Luzon’s western and northern sections, with moderate to strong winds and seas expected in other parts of Luzon.
Light to moderate winds and isolated rain showers are forecasted for Mindanao and the remaining Visayan regions.
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