The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that the southwest monsoon, or habagat, will continue to affect a large portion of Luzon and Visayas, bringing scattered rains and thunderstorms on Sunday evening.
Affected Areas
According to PAGASA's 4 p.m. weather bulletin, Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Western Visayas, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, and Palawan will experience scattered rains and thunderstorms.
The rest of Luzon and Visayas are expected to have isolated rains or thunderstorms, while Mindanao will experience similar weather conditions due to localized thunderstorms.
Hazards and Warnings
PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy rains may cause flooding and landslides in the affected areas. The public is advised to take necessary precautions and stay alert for possible weather disturbances.
Low Pressure Area Monitoring
The weather bureau is also monitoring a low pressure area (LPA) located 1,800 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). PAGASA stated that the chance of the LPA developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours remains low.
