The southwest monsoon continues to bring rainy weather across Luzon, while scattered thunderstorms are expected in the Visayas and Mindanao, according to PAGASA. Monsoon rains are expected over the Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Zambales, and Bataan, with heightened risks of flash floods and landslides due to moderate to heavy rainfall. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon can expect cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms, with residents in low-lying areas advised to be on alert for possible flooding and landslides. The Visayas and Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms, mostly in the afternoon or evening, with severe thunderstorms potentially triggering localized flooding or landslides. Winds in Extreme Northern Luzon will be moderate to strong, causing moderate to rough seas, while the rest of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will see light to moderate winds with slight to moderate seas. The public is urged to monitor weather updates and prepare emergency supplies, especially in areas prone to flooding and landslides.
