PAGASA monitors two tropical cyclones; Habagat brings rains to Luzon

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring two tropical cyclones, Severe Tropical Storm Ampil and Tropical Storm Wukong, both located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Ampil was last tracked east northeast of Japan with winds of 95 km/h and gusts up to 115 km/h, moving northeastward at 20 km/h, while Wukong is nearly stationary near Japan with winds of 65 km/h and gusts up to 80 km/h.

PAGASA spokesperson Chris Perez stated that these storms are too far from the Philippines and do not expect them to affect the country's weather conditions.

The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to impact parts of Luzon, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Ilocos Region, Batanes, and the Babuyan Islands.

Residents are advised to be cautious as flash floods or landslides may occur due to localized thunderstorms and light to moderate winds in these areas.

PAGASA warns that heavy rainfall advisories should be monitored for Northern Luzon over the next three to five days, while generally fair and humid weather is expected in Metro Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao with isolated rain showers possible.