The effect of the southwest monsoon or “habagat” has weakened but there will still be some rains, especially on the western sections of Central and Southern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
In its 11 a.m. advisory, PAGASA said cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms may occur in Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and the northern portion of Palawan, including Cuyo and Calamian Islands.
PAGASA warned against possible flash floods or landslides during moderate to heavy rains in these areas.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country will have “fair weather” due to partly cloudy to cloudy conditions but with chances of rain showers or thunderstorms.
The public is advised to stay vigilant against possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms, which are often accompanied by sudden heavy rains, lightning, thunder, gusty winds, and sometimes hail.
Moreover, PAGASA said the low pressure area (LPA) east of Luzon may have no direct effect on the country in the next few days.
The LPA was last seen 1,015 kilometers east of Central Luzon at 3 a.m.
It has a slim chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 to 48 hours and may continue to move east away from the Philippine landmass.