Southwest monsoon clouds cover much of the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Early Monday morning, thick cloud clusters were observed across many parts of the country, including Metro Manila, signaling overcast skies and expected rainfall. This widespread cloudiness is due to the southwest monsoon, locally known as the habagat, according to weather experts.
Daniel James Villamil, a meteorologist from the national weather agency, explained that the habagat remains the primary driver behind these weather conditions. “Our latest satellite images reveal dense cloud formations stretching over most regions, resulting from the continuous effect of the southwest monsoon,” he said in an official forecast.
Widespread rain and thunderstorms forecasted across regions
Aside from Metro Manila, cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rains and thunderstorms were reported in Luzon areas such as Calabarzon, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan. In Mindanao, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Soccsksargen, and the Davao Region also experienced similar weather patterns.
Meanwhile, the rest of the country is expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, all attributed to the persistent habagat winds.
Tropical depression forms but unlikely to affect the Philippines
Villamil also noted the development of a tropical depression from a low-pressure area located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). As of 3 a.m., this system was approximately 2,425 kilometers east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon. However, it is unlikely to enter the PAR or bring significant impact to the country.
Residents are advised to remain vigilant and monitor weather updates as the southwest monsoon continues to influence the nationwide weather conditions.
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