'Habagat' threatens parts of Luzon with flood, landslides

By Ma. Cristina Arayata

July 27, 2021, 4:41 pm

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MANILA – Due to the prevailing southwest monsoon (habagat), flooding and rain-induced landslides continue to threaten some areas in Luzon, the weather bureau said Tuesday.

Moderate to heavy, with at times intense rains are forecast over Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan until Wednesday.

Likewise, Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Abra, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, and Occidental Mindoro will continue to experience light to moderate with at times heavy rains.

Occasional gusty winds will prevail, especially in the coastal and upland communities of the aforementioned areas.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned that scattered to widespread flooding, rain-induced landslides are likely during heavy or prolonged rainfall, especially in areas highly susceptible to these hazards.

Meanwhile, no weather disturbance is expected to affect the country in the next two to three days, PAGASA forecaster Meno Mendoza said. (PNA)

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