Habagat brings scattered rains over PH

Scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected to persist over several parts of the Philippines due to the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.

The habagat will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the western sections of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

In Metro Manila and the rest of the country, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to thunderstorms are anticipated.

PAGASA has issued thunderstorm advisories for parts of Central and Southern Luzon, specifically in Zambales, Bataan, and some areas of Quezon province.

PAGASA is not currently monitoring any low-pressure area (LPA) inside or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, but cloud clusters were spotted over the eastern sections of the Visayas and Mindanao, which may develop into an LPA.

Moderate to heavy rains in affected regions could lead to flash floods and landslides.

Extreme northern Luzon will experience moderate winds and moderate seas, while other areas will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters.