MANILA — The southwest monsoon (habagat) and localized thunderstorms will bring rain to most areas in the Philippines on Monday (15 July 2024), according to PAGASA.
Forecaster Obet Badrina reported a tropical depression 1,100 km west of Central Luzon, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Though it won’t directly affect the country, it enhances the habagat, causing rains until Tuesday.
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in Mindanao, Western Visayas, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro, potentially leading to flash floods or landslides. Metro Manila, Mimaropa, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, and Bataan will also experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.
An advisory issued at 11 p.m. Sunday indicated moderate to heavy rains (50-100 mm) over Antique, Iloilo, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro until Monday evening, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides in susceptible areas.
Moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas are anticipated over the western sections of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao. Elsewhere, light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas are expected.
(el Amigo/mnm)
