Tropical Depression Spotted Near PAR; Southwest Monsoon to Bring Rains, Thunderstorms Across Regions

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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring a tropical depression located 1,920 kilometers east northeast of extreme Northern Luzon (25.0°N, 140.0°E) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

The system has maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h and gustiness reaching up to 55 km/h, moving slowly westward.

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Although currently outside PAR, this tropical depression may influence weather patterns across the country, combining with the southwest monsoon (habagat) to bring varied rainfall across key regions.

Forecast Weather Conditions

Occasional Rains (due to Southwest Monsoon):

  • Western Visayas
  • Negros Island Region
  • Zambales
  • Bataan
  • Palawan
  • Occidental Mindoro Impact: Possible flash floods and landslides from moderate to heavy rain.

Cloudy Skies with Scattered Rains and Thunderstorms:

  • Metro Manila
  • Mindanao
  • Rest of Visayas
  • Cavite
  • Batangas Impact: Occasional heavy downpours may trigger flash floods or landslides.

Partly Cloudy to Cloudy Skies with Isolated Thunderstorms:

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  • Rest of Luzon Impact: Severe thunderstorms may bring localized flash floods or landslides.

🌬️ Wind and Coastal Waters Forecast

Northern and Western Luzon:

  • Wind: Moderate to Strong (Southwest to South)
  • Seas: Moderate to Rough (1.5 to 2.8 meters)

Rest of the Country:

  • Wind: Light to Moderate (Southwest)
  • Seas: Slight to Moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters)
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