Pagasa: Rains expected in Luzon due to ‘habagat,’ LPA off Batanes
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or “habagat” and a low pressure area (LPA) will bring rains over a large portion of Luzon on Thursday, the state weather bureau said.
In its morning weather update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the southwest monsoon continues to affect the western section of Northern Luzon.
Meanwhile, the LPA, which has a minimal chance of developing into a storm, was tracked at 3 a.m. 520 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes. according to weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio.
Pagasa said cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms are expected over the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and the provinces of Abra, Apayao and Kalinga.
Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country may experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rains due to localized thunderstorms.
Pagasa warned of possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
