MANILA (17 July 2024) – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecast continued wet weather across the country due to a low-pressure area (LPA) located 200 kilometers northeast of Surigao City and the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat.”
The LPA is expected to bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to the Bicol Region, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Davao Region, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Marinduque, and Romblon. Additionally, “habagat” will cause similar weather conditions over the rest of Mimaropa, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
PAGASA has warned that moderate to heavy rains in these areas may lead to flash floods or landslides. Isolated rain showers are also anticipated over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon due to “habagat” and localized thunderstorms, with severe thunderstorms posing flash floods or landslides risks.
PAGASA forecaster Obet Badrina noted that the LPA would continue to bring rain over the next few days, particularly affecting the Visayas, Southern Luzon, and Bicol Region. The southwest monsoon will also persist in causing rains over the western section of the country.
Regarding maritime conditions, moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas are expected over the western section of Luzon. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate, with seas ranging from slight to moderate.
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