LPA, monsoon to continue affecting parts of western Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon will continue to affect most parts of the country today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
PAGASA said the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, will bring scattered rainshowers over parts of Western Luzon.
Cloudy skies and rains are expected over the Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, Northern Palawan and Kalayaan Islands.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will see isolated rainshowers due to the southwest monsoon and localized thunderstorms.
PAGASA warned of possible flashfloods and landslides during heavy rains.
The state weather bureau is also monitoring an active tropical storm outside of the Philippine area of responsibility.
The storm, with international name Mulan, was monitored 715 kilometers north of Kalayaan island in Palawan as of 4 p.m. yesterday.
It was carrying maximum sustained winds of 65 kph and gustiness of 80 kph while moving northeastward at 25 kph.
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