Thunderstorms likely in parts of Luzon on Monday afternoon – Pagasa
Pagasa weather update. GRAPHICS BY INQUIRER
MANILA, Philippines — Thunderstorms are likely to develop over Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon on Monday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
In a 12:59 p.m. advisory, Pagasa warned the public that moderate to heavy rain showers accompanied by strong winds are expected in Metro Manila and the following areas within the next two hours:
- Cavite
- Zambales
- Bataan
On the other hand, “intense to torrential rain showers with lightning and strong winds” are currently being experienced in the following areas:
- Quezon (Calauag, Lopez, Tagkawayan, Guinayangan, General Nakar, Infanta, Real, San Antonio, Tiaong, Mauban)
- Bulacan (Dona Remedios Trinidad)
- Rizal (Rodriguez, Antipolo, Tanay)
- Nueva Ecija (Laur, Bongabon, Rizal, General Mamerto Natividad, Palayan, Pantabangan)
- Batangas (Padre Garcia, Rosario, San Juan)
- Laguna (Victoria, Pila, Santa Cruz, Cavinti, Pagsanjan, Lumban, Rizal, Nagcarlan, Liliw, Majayjay, Luisiana, Magdalena, Santa Maria)
“All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards, which include flash floods and landslides,” Pagasa said.
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In its morning forecast, the state weather bureau reported that cloud clusters brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, will prevail over many parts of the country.
Pagasa said cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms were observed in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan in Luzon; as well as in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos City), and the Davao Region in Mindanao.
Meanwhile, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms—also due to the habagat—are expected over the rest of the country on Monday./mcm
