MANILA – Cloudy skies and scattered rains are forecasted across the Philippines on Sunday (11 Aug 2024), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PAGASA reported that the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” will affect Luzon, including Metro Manila, as well as Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Ilocos Region, Western Visayas, and the Negros Island Region.
These areas can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, with the possibility of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
The rest of the country will also experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms, which may lead to flash floods or landslides.
Light to moderate winds will prevail across the country, blowing from the southeast to southwest. Coastal waters are expected to be slight to moderate.
Sunrise was at 5:42 a.m., and sunset will be at 6:21 p.m.
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