'Habagat' weakens, LPA to exit Philippine area of responsibility
The enhanced southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” that affected the country over the past week has now weakened and is affecting only a few areas in western Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, July 30.
Likewise, PAGASA Weather Specialist Rhea Torres said the low pressure area (LPA), located 480 kilometers north-northwest of Batanes, is expected to exit the country’s area of responsibility on Tuesday and no longer has any impact on the Philippines.
PAGASA warned of possible flash floods or landslides in Ilocos Region and Zambales due to light to heavy rains and thunderstorms associated with the habagat.
Meanwhile, isolated monsoon rain showers and thunderstorms may prevail over Metro Manila, the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region, Tarlac, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, and Occidental Mindoro.
The rest of the country may also experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.
Despite the weakening of the habagat, PAGASA continues to warn the public about the risk of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.