The southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by Typhoon Domeng will bring rains over Western Visayas and most of Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Monday.
Areas Affected
Scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected across Western Visayas, Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol Region, and Mimaropa. Moderate to heavy rains in these areas may lead to flash floods or landslides, PAGASA warned.
In other parts of the country, isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms are forecast.
Wind and Sea Conditions
PAGASA said the southwest monsoon and the periphery of Typhoon Domeng will bring strong to gale-force gusts over Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Panay Island, and Negros Occidental. Extreme northern Luzon will experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas.
Mariners of small sea craft, including all types of motor bancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, PAGASA advised.
Typhoon Domeng's Status
Typhoon Domeng maintained its strength, packing maximum sustained winds of 130 km per hour near the center and gusts of up to 160 kph. As of 4 a.m., it was located 655 km east northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, moving north northwestward at 15 kph. PAGASA forecast Domeng to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility within the day.
