Habagat brings rains over Luzon, western Visayas; class suspensions in effect

The southwest monsoon, locally known as Habagat, is expected to bring cloudy skies and scattered rains across Luzon and the western part of the Visayas.

PAGASA raised a yellow rainfall warning over Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, and Pampanga due to expected heavy rainfall which may result in flooding in flood-prone areas.

These warnings are effective for the next three hours and may affect nearby areas.

Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains are also affecting Batangas, Laguna, Metro Manila, Cavite, Rizal, and specific areas of Quezon.

Nueva Ecija and Bulacan can expect light to moderate rains within the next three hours.

Western Visayas will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms, posing a risk of flash floods and landslides during severe weather.

The habagat is also forecast to bring cloudy skies with scattered rains over Palawan.

Some local government units in Luzon, including Metro Manila, have already suspended classes for Friday due to the inclement weather.

PAGASA advised the public and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices to monitor the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 2 p.m. Friday.