LPA northeast of Batanes unlikely to form into cyclone

A new low pressure area (LPA) has been observed northeast of Batanes, but it is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone and may dissipate within 24 hours.

This LPA is located about 1,655 kilometers northeast of Basco, Batanes, and remains well outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

Although no tropical cyclones are present within PAR, the southwest monsoon or habagat continues to bring rains to several parts of the country.

Monsoon rains are expected to persist over the western sections of Luzon, including Metro Manila, and other areas such as Palawan and Batanes.

Residents in these areas are advised to stay alert for possible flash floods and landslides due to prolonged rainfall.

Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are also likely over the Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Panay Island, Negros Island Region, and the Zamboanga Peninsula.