Typhoon Carina exits PH, habagat brings rains to W Luzon

Typhoon Carina exited the Philippine area of responsibility early Thursday morning but will continue to enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat), bringing rains over western parts of Luzon until this weekend.

PAGASA warned that while Carina is less likely to directly cause heavy rainfall, the enhanced southwest monsoon could bring moderate to intense rain over various areas in western Luzon through Saturday and has already caused disruptions in Metro Manila.

Over 880,000 people have been affected by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon as of Wednesday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Damage to agriculture worth P9.7 million was also reported, with floods, swollen rivers, landslides, and soil erosion affecting different areas.

Residents are advised to remain cautious as flooding may still be possible in affected areas.

State weather forecasters are monitoring a low pressure area off Mindanao that has yet to affect any part of the country but is being closely watched.