PAGASA monitors two LPAs outside PAR; 16 dead, 17 missing

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring two low-pressure areas (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), with both having a low chance of developing into tropical cyclones in the next 24 hours.

One LPA is located east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon, while another is spotted east of Mindanao. If the potential storm near Luzon enters PAR on Monday, it could slightly enhance the habagat or southwest monsoon that could bring rains, according to PAGASA weather specialist Grace Castañeda.

Meanwhile, the Southwest Monsoon will bring scattered rains over Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Batanes, and Babuyan Islands on Sunday. Metro Manila and the rest of the country can expect sunny weather with scattered afternoon or evening showers.

Due to recent impacts from Tropical Cyclone Enteng and ongoing Southwest Monsoon rains, a total of 16 people have died and 17 others remain missing, with damage to infrastructure worth P223.6 million and agriculture worth P4.3 million reported across various regions.

Floods and landslides were recorded in different parts of Luzon and the Visayas, affecting over two million individuals and damaging thousands of homes.

At least 5,965 houses have been damaged - 5,858 partially and 107 totally - with assistance worth P92.6 million provided to victims so far.