Habagat brings rain to parts of Luzon, Visayas; LPA may enter PAR

The southwest monsoon, locally known as "habagat," will bring rain showers to parts of Luzon and the Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).

A low-pressure area (LPA) has formed outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), located 1,265 kilometers east of Mindanao.

This LPA has the potential to enter PAR and develop into the country's fifth tropical cyclone, to be named Egay, within 24 to 48 hours.

Pagasa warned of persistent frequent rain in Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and the northern part of Palawan until Monday, July 17.

Occasional rain may also hit La Union, Pangasinan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Romblon, the rest of Palawan, and Western Visayas until Monday.

The rest of Luzon might have scattered rain showers and thunderstorms, while the rest of the Visayas and Mindanao will only see isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

Moderate to heavy rain and severe thunderstorms may trigger flash floods and landslides, added Pagasa.