MANILA – The southwest monsoon, known locally as “habagat,” continues to affect the western sections of the Visayas and Mindanao, bringing rainfall to several parts of the country, the weather bureau reported on Saturday (03 July 2024).
In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) stated that the southwest monsoon will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, and Palawan.
PAGASA has issued warnings about the possibility of flash floods or landslides in these areas due to moderate to occasionally heavy rains.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by localized thunderstorms. PAGASA noted that severe thunderstorms could also lead to flash floods or landslides.
The entire archipelago is forecasted to experience light to moderate winds and slight to moderate sea conditions.
The temperature forecast for various cities is as follows: Metro Manila, 25°C to 34°C; Baguio City, 18°C to 24°C; Tuguegarao City, 26°C to 34°C; Laoag City, 26°C to 32°C; Legazpi City, 25°C to 32°C; Metro Cebu, 25°C to 32°C; Puerto Princesa City, 26°C to 32°C; Metro Davao, 24°C to 33°C; and Zamboanga City, 25°C to 32°C.
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