Parts of Luzon, Visayas may experience rainy weather this week due to LPA, 'habagat' — PAGASA
A low-pressure area (LPA) and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) may bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over some parts of the country this week, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Sept. 1.
As of 3 a.m., Monday, the LPA was located 695 kilometers east of Daet, Camarines Norte.
PAGASA weather specialist Daniel James Villamil said the weather system has a low probability of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours but may move northwest and cross Luzon in the coming days.
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, scattered rains and thunderstorms may prevail over Central Luzon, Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan, and Visayas.
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, rains may ease over Central and Eastern Visayas, but scattered rains and thunderstorms may affect Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan, Western Visayas, and Negros Island Region
From Thursday to Friday, Sept. 4 to 5, scattered rains and thunderstorms may persist in llocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, and Palawan.
PAGASA advised the public to remain vigilant against possible flash floods and landslides, especially during moderate to heavy rainfall or severe thunderstorms.