PAGASA issues yellow rainfall alert over Luzon

PAGASA has issued a yellow rainfall alert over several parts of Luzon due to the enhanced southwest monsoon and a low-pressure area (LPA).

From Thursday to Friday afternoon, Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, Zambales, and Bataan are expected to receive 100 to 200 mm of heavy rainfall.

During the same period, Batanes, Cagayan, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Metro Manila, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, and Occidental Mindoro could experience 50 to 100 mm of rainfall.

From Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon, 50 to 100 mm of rain is forecast for Batanes, Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, and Bataan.

From Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon, Batanes may receive 100 to 200 mm of rain, while Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan could get 50 to 100 mm.

PAGASA warned that forecast rainfall may be higher in mountainous and elevated areas, and impacts could be worsened by previous rainfall.

The public and disaster risk reduction and management offices are advised to take all necessary precautionary measures.