MANILA – The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will bring rain to most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday.
In its 4 a.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will be experienced over the Visayas, Mindanao, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, and the northern portion of Palawan.
It warned that flooding or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains could occur in these areas.
Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the “habagat” or localized thunderstorms.
Moderate to strong winds with moderate to rough seas will be felt over Luzon, while the Visayas and Mindanao will have light to moderate winds with slight to moderate coastal waters.
The temperature in Metro Manila will range from 25°C to 33°C; Baguio City, 17°C to 24°C; Laoag City, 26°C to 32°C; Legazpi City, 26°C to 31°C; Metro Cebu, 26°C to 33°C; and Metro Davao, 25°C to 32°C. (PNA)
