Habagat

Habagat, or the Southwest Monsoon, is a seasonal weather phenomenon affecting the Philippines that brings heavy rainfall and potential flooding, as seen in severe events like the 2012 habagat which killed over 100 people and displaced more than 200,000 residents. Recent reports indicate ongoing concerns with Habagat enhancing effects from tropical storms and leading to widespread rains across various regions of the country.

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Last updated at March 3, 2025.

Recent stories about Habagat

GMA Network shortlisted in five categories at NYF TV & Film Awards

GMA Network has been shortlisted for five categories at the 2025 New York Festival TV & Film Awards, securing a strong presence among the six shortlisted Philippine entries.
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Habagat affects N Luzon, E Visayas with rain, flash floods

The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) is affecting Northern Luzon and Eastern Visayas on Sunday, September 22, with potential for rain in several areas, according to PAGASA.
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4 Luzon dams release water due to heavy rain

Four major dams in Luzon have opened gates and released water due to heavy rainfall caused by successive weather disturbances and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).
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Yellow warning issued for Batanes due to Habagat

A yellow rainfall warning was issued for Batanes due to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) on Saturday afternoon.
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SW Monsoon and cyclones kill 25, injure 13, displace over 1M

As of Sunday, September 22, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the death toll due to the Southwest Monsoon and recent tropical cyclones has risen to 25, with an additional 13 injured individuals.
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Tropical Depression Igme exits PAR, brings rains to Northern Luzon

Tropical Depression Igme exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday morning and continues to bring rains across parts of Northern Luzon due to the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), while weather conditions are improving in other areas.
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Habagat brings heavy rains, flash flood risk in Zambales, Bataan

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the southwest monsoon or Habagat will continue affecting parts of Luzon and Western Visayas with cloudy skies and scattered rains on Saturday.
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4 LGUs declare state of calamity due to floods

Three local government units in Negros Occidental—San Enrique town, Hinigaran town, and La Carlota City—as well as Valladolid town have declared a state of calamity due to heavy rains and floods affecting over 205,230 residents.
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DSWD distributes over 200K food packs worth PHP147.5M in Bicol

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol has distributed more than 200,000 food packs worth PHP147.5 million to families affected by weather disturbances as of Friday.
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24 dead, 14 missing, 13 injured in recent storms

As of September 20, 2024, the death toll due to Tropical Cyclones Ferdie, Gener, Helen, and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) has risen to twenty-four, with fourteen individuals still missing and thirteen reported injured.
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