MANILA – The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” will bring rains to Metro Manila and the western sections of Southern Luzon and Western Visayas on Monday (17 June 2024), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
In its 24-hour weather forecast, PAGASA reported that Palawan and Western Visayas will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and the rest of MIMAROPA will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
PAGASA cautioned that severe thunderstorms may lead to flash floods or landslides. However, no tropical cyclones or low-pressure areas are currently being monitored within or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
The entire country is expected to have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
Forecast temperatures are as follows:
Metro Manila: 25°C to 34°C
Baguio City: 18°C to 25°C
Laoag City: 26°C to 33°C
Legazpi City: 26°C to 33°C
Metro Cebu: 27°C to 33°C
Puerto Princesa City: 26°C to 32°C
Metro Davao: 24°C to 33°C
(el Amigo/mnm)
