Scattered rains expected over western part of Luzon Saturday

Despite the bad weather, some still opt to go out in Bacoor, Cavite on Sunday, July 30, 2023). (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan) / FILE

By Jose Cielito Reganit | Philippine News Agency

MANILA – The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will bring scattered rain showers over the western section of Luzon, the weather bureau said on Saturday.

In its 4:00 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, and Bataan will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms.

Flooding or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains may occur in these areas.

Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon or localized thunderstorms.

Strong winds and rough coastal waters are expected over extreme Northern Luzon, while the rest of Luzon will have moderate to strong winds and moderate to rough seas.

On the other hand, the Visayas and Mindanao will have light to moderate winds and coastal waters.

The temperature in Metro Manila will range from 26°C to 32°C; Baguio City, 17°C to 20°C; Laoag City, 27°C to 31°C; Legazpi City, 26°C to 33°C; Metro Cebu, 26°C to 33°C; and Metro Davao, 24°C to 33°C. (PNA)

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