Monsoon rains affect Palawan in ‘Glenda’’s wake

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MANILA, Philippines—In the midst of the onslaught of Typhoon “Glenda,” southwest monsoon rains or “Habagat” is affecting Palawan on Wednesday, the country’s weather bureau said.

Starting at 1:50 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said “habagat” has affected Palawan.

Pagasa said moderate to heavy rains persisted within three hours.

In its latest weather bulletin issued 5 p.m., the Pagasa said ‘Glenda’ was spotted at 160 kilometers west of Zambales at 4 p.m. on Wednesday.

The typhoon is moving towards Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales or west northwest at 24 kilometers per hour, Pagasa said.

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