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Several ferry trips were canceled on Saturday, August 29, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon or habagat, according to the Philippine Ports Authority.

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Zambales and parts of Bataan were placed under a red rainfall warning on Friday morning, August 28, as the southwest monsoon or habagat continues to dump heavy rains over parts of Luzon.

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The weather disturbances have affected 7.7 million people, with 31 deaths reported.

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According to PAGASA’s weather forecast on Tuesday, August 25, the rest of Luzon may expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the habagat.

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The sabo dams are meant to slow upland runoff and reduce flood risk.

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Saudel may become a super typhoon before entering PAR Monday as Obet.

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Luzon and Visayas may experience rains due to the southwest monsoon. 

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Heavy rains send schools, government offices to alternative setups for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.

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(2nd update, 5:57 p.m.) Intense two-hour downpour is driving rapid Metro Manila flooding.

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Metro Manila and several provinces may see scattered rain and thunderstorms.

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Several ferry trips were canceled on Saturday, August 29, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon or habagat, according to the Philippine Ports Authority.

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Zambales and parts of Bataan were placed under a red rainfall warning on Friday morning, August 28, as the southwest monsoon or habagat continues to dump heavy rains over parts of Luzon.

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The weather disturbances have affected 7.7 million people, with 31 deaths reported.

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According to PAGASA’s weather forecast on Tuesday, August 25, the rest of Luzon may expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the habagat.

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The sabo dams are meant to slow upland runoff and reduce flood risk.

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Saudel may become a super typhoon before entering PAR Monday as Obet.

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Luzon and Visayas may experience rains due to the southwest monsoon. 

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Heavy rains send schools, government offices to alternative setups for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.

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(2nd update, 5:57 p.m.) Intense two-hour downpour is driving rapid Metro Manila flooding.

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Metro Manila and several provinces may see scattered rain and thunderstorms.

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