PAGASA warns of scattered rains, possible flash floods due to Habagat

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued an updated forecast warning of cloudy skies with scattered rain showers over Luzon due to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), affecting Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, and Metro Manila.

Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Metro Manila, the rest of Central Luzon, Batanes, Palawan, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental may experience scattered rain showers or thunderstorms with a possibility of flash floods or landslides from moderate to heavy rainfall ranging from 50-100 mm.

PAGASA warned that possible flash floods or landslides may occur in these areas due to the ongoing monsoon rains. Coastal waters will be moderate to rough in Extreme Northern Luzon, and slight to moderate elsewhere.

Visayas and Mindanao are forecasted to have partly cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, while localized thunderstorms affecting Visayas and Mindanao may result in flash floods during severe weather conditions.

Residents were advised to exercise caution as winds will be moderate to strong in affected areas.