MANILA — The southwest monsoon, known locally as 'habagat,' is expected to continue affecting most parts of the Philippines with rains and possible severe weather conditions, as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in their latest update.
According to Philippines News Agency, regions including the Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, Sultan Kudarat, Misamis Occidental, and Lanao del Norte will face cloudy skies with scattered to widespread rain showers and thunderstorms due to the monsoon. The weather bureau has warned of potential flash floods or landslides triggered by heavy to intense rainfall in these areas.
Additionally, the rest of Mindanao, along with Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro, are also expected to experience similar weather patterns. Metro Manila and the remainder of the country are forecasted to have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, which could still lead to flash floods or landslides during severe weather episodes.
The western sections of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao will experience moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough coastal waters. The rest of the archipelago is expected to have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas.
PAGASA also provided temperature forecasts for various cities, indicating a range from 18°C in cooler areas like Baguio City to 36°C in hotter regions like Tuguegarao City.