Habagat to bring scattered rains, thunderstorms across PH

The Southwest Monsoon, locally known as "habagat", is expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to several parts of the Philippines over the next 24 hours.

Moderate to heavy rains are forecast for Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, and Central Visayas, with a risk of flash floods or landslides.

Mindanao, Cavite, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and the rest of Visayas may experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

Similar conditions may affect the rest of the country due to localized thunderstorms.

PAGASA is monitoring two low-pressure areas (LPAs) east of the country, with one located 1,155 kilometers east-northeast of extreme northern Luzon as of 3 a.m.

While currently not expected to become typhoons, the LPAs could develop into tropical cyclones.