Southwest Monsoon Brings Widespread Rainfall Friday
The southwest monsoon, known locally as the habagat, will continue to bring heavy rains to many parts of the Philippines this Friday, officials reported. The habagat’s influence is expected to affect most regions, including the capital, Metro Manila, sources said.
According to a morning weather update, meteorologists forecast that the southwest monsoon will maintain cloudy skies with a high chance of rain across Luzon, Visayas, and parts of Mindanao. The exact four-word keyphrase “southwest monsoon brings heavy” appears prominently as the weather system intensifies.
Rain Forecast for Luzon Regions
Weather experts noted that in Luzon, several areas will experience persistent rain due to the southwest monsoon. These include Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon provinces such as Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. Additionally, Mimaropa—covering Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan—and the Bicol Region will see similar conditions. Pangasinan is also expected to have cloudy skies with frequent rainfall, local leaders reported.
“Sa mga nabanggit na lugar, paalala po namin na huwag kalimutang magdala ng panangga sa ulan at maging alerto sa posibleng pagbaha,” a community member said in Filipino, urging residents to prepare for possible flooding.
The rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with sporadic thunderstorms due to localized weather disturbances, officials reported.
Visayas Faces Continued Rainfall
Across the Visayas, the southwest monsoon brings a high likelihood of rain and overcast skies. Forecasters highlighted that the entire region should expect wet weather with intermittent showers throughout the day, community members said.
Mindanao Regions Also Affected
In Mindanao, the southwest monsoon brings heavy rains especially to the Zamboanga Peninsula, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Northern Mindanao, and Caraga. These areas are forecast to have cloudy skies accompanied by frequent showers, local authorities noted.
The remaining parts of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with a chance of localized thunderstorms, also linked to the habagat’s effects, sources said.
No Tropical Cyclones in Philippine Area
Authorities confirmed that no tropical cyclones or low-pressure areas are currently being monitored within or near the Philippine area of responsibility. This means the rainfall is primarily driven by the southwest monsoon’s moisture-laden winds, weather officials reported.
Residents are advised to stay updated on weather conditions and prepare accordingly as the southwest monsoon brings heavy rains throughout the country.
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