The severe tropical storm outside the Philippine area of responsibility has no direct effect on the country and is not expected to enhance the southwest monsoon or habagat, the state weather bureau said Thursday, Aug. 10.
There is only a slim chance that a tropical cyclone will develop or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this week, a forecaster said Wednesday, Aug. 9.
Several areas in Luzon will continue to experience rain showers due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat” affecting the island's western section, the weather bureau said Monday.
The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to affect the western portion of Luzon this Sunday, Aug. 6, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.
