Thunderstorms likely in Luzon this Monday afternoon
MANILA, Philippines — Thunderstorms are expected to develop over Metro Manila and several parts of Luzon this Monday afternoon, local authorities have warned. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) issued a weather advisory forecasting moderate to heavy rains with strong winds in these areas within the next two hours.
According to a 12:59 p.m. update, residents in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces should prepare for sudden downpours and gusty winds. The early arrival of thunderstorms in Luzon this Monday afternoon highlights the impact of the southwest monsoon, locally known as the habagat, bringing unstable weather conditions.
Current intense rain areas and warnings
Meanwhile, several locations are already experiencing intense to torrential rain showers accompanied by lightning and strong winds. These include parts of Quezon province such as Calauag, Lopez, Tagkawayan, and others; Bulacan’s Dona Remedios Trinidad; Rizal towns like Rodriguez and Antipolo; Nueva Ecija municipalities including Laur and Palayan; Batangas’ Padre Garcia; and Laguna areas such as Santa Cruz and Pagsanjan.
Authorities urge everyone in these zones to stay alert and take precautionary measures against flash floods and landslides, which are common hazards during heavy rainfall. Local officials emphasize the importance of safety during this period of volatile weather.
Weather outlook across the country
Earlier forecasts noted that cloud clusters brought by the habagat will prevail over many regions in the country. Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan in Luzon were already experiencing scattered rains and thunderstorms.
In Mindanao, areas including the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Soccsksargen, and the Davao Region also reported similar weather patterns. The rest of the Philippines can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms mainly due to the southwest monsoon.
Precautions and class suspensions
Given the forecast, some local governments have suspended classes to ensure public safety. For example, Cavite has already announced the suspension of June 23 classes due to the inclement weather.
Residents are reminded to monitor weather updates and heed advisories to stay safe. The early thunderstorms likely in Luzon this Monday afternoon serve as a reminder of the seasonal weather shifts that bring both needed rain and potential hazards.
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