MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Monday (05 Aug 2024) that the two low-pressure areas (LPAs) currently being monitored are unlikely to develop into tropical cyclones.
One LPA is located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), while the other is positioned 1,155 km east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, within the PAR.
“These LPAs do not have a direct impact on any part of the country. We will continue to monitor them, but based on our latest analysis, they have a slim chance of developing into tropical cyclones,” said PAGASA forecaster Obet Badrina.
The southwest monsoon (habagat) will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, and Central Visayas.
Mindanao, Cavite, Batangas, and the rest of Mimaropa and the Visayas will experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms.
PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rains in areas affected by the habagat, as well as severe thunderstorms, could lead to flash floods or landslides.
Light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are expected across the country.
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