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PAGASA: Heavy rains in Luzon, dangerous heat in the south
The southwest monsoon is expected to bring rains across Luzon on Saturday, according to PAGASA.
Monsoon rains are forecast for the Ilocos Region and the provinces of Apayao, Abra, Zambales, and Bataan.
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms.
PAGASA has warned of potential flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains in affected areas.
Isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected over the rest of the country due to localized thunderstorms.
The heat index in Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte is predicted to reach a high of 45°C.
Several other areas across Mindanao and the Visayas are also forecast to experience high heat index values, with some reaching up to 43°C.
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