This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, October 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Recent developments on Habagat
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially declared the end of the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as Habagat, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
At least 26 people have died due to tropical cyclones "Mirasol," "Nando," "Opong," and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon, according to the NDRRMC.
Severe Tropical Storm Opong and the southwest monsoon have caused damage to 1,370 classrooms nationwide, impacting approximately 13.37 million learners.
The death toll from the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones Mirasol, Nando, and Opong has increased to 27, with 23 fatalities still awaiting validation and four confirmed.
Generally fair weather is expected across the Philippines on Sunday due to the prevailing easterlies, according to PAGASA.
Typhoon Opong, internationally known as Bualoi, has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday morning, September 27.
More than 40,000 residents in Iloilo City were affected by Severe Tropical Storm Opong and the enhanced southwest monsoon.
Typhoon Opong re-intensified into a typhoon over the West Philippine Sea with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and gustiness up to 150 km/h.
Sixteen national road sections across Luzon and the Visayas are currently impassable due to the cumulative effects of tropical cyclones Mirasol, Nando, and Opong, along with the ongoing Southwest Monsoon.
Severe Tropical Storm Opong and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon are expected to bring heavy rains across Luzon and the Visayas.