Two low pressure areas (LPAs) and the southwest monsoon (Habagat) will continue to bring rains over parts of the country on Tuesday, August 4, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.
In its 5 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA weather specialist Veronica Torres said the two LPAs will mainly affect Northern and Central Luzon, while the southwest monsoon will bring rains over Metro Manila, parts of Southern Luzon, and the western portions of the Visayas.
“Itong dalawang low pressure area na ito ang magpapaulan sa Northern Luzon and Central Luzon area. Samantala ‘yung Southwest Monsoon o Habagat ang magpapaulan sa areas ng Metro Manila and then ilang parts ng Southern Luzon at western most portions nga ng Visayas area,” said PAGASA’s weather specialist Veronica Torres.
The weather state bureau said both LPAs are unlikely to develop into tropical cyclones.
As of 3 a.m., the remnant of former Tropical Depression Luis was monitored in the vicinity of Baggao, Cagayan. PAGASA said the system may move back over water before eventually merging with the circulation of Typhoon Dolphin.
The second LPA was located over the coastal waters of Balaoan, La Union and is expected to persist through Wednesday.
PAGASA warned that heavy to intense rainfall may occur over Zambales and Bataan on Tuesday, while moderate to heavy rains are expected to continue across many areas of Northern and Central Luzon, Metro Manila, and the CALABARZON region through Thursday.
The weather bureau also warned of possible flooding in urban and low-lying areas, as well as communities along river channels. Rain-induced landslides also remain possible in mountainous areas that are highly susceptible to slope failures.
The public was advised to continue monitoring official weather updates and take the necessary precautions against flooding and landslides.
Meanwhile, PAGASA is also monitoring Typhoon Dolphin outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
As of 3 a.m., Dolphin was located about 2,330 kilometers east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 185 kph. It was moving westward at 25 kph.
Torres said the typhoon may still enter the PAR as it continues moving westward, although it is expected to remain near the northern boundary of the country's monitoring area.
PAGASA said a landfall scenario remains unlikely, and the typhoon is not expected to directly affect the country. However, as Dolphin moves closer, it may enhance the southwest monsoon, resulting in more widespread rains over parts of the country in the coming days.
