PAGASA: Rains still expected as southwest monsoon continues to affect PHL

(Eagle News) — Rains are still expected in parts of the country today as the southwest monsoon continues to affect the archipelago.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Ilocos Region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Apayao, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan and Occidental Mindoro will experience monsoon rains, with flooding or rain-induced landslides possible.

Meanwhile, Metro Manila, rest of Cagayan Valley, rest of Cordillera Administrative Region, rest of Central Luzon, CALABARZON, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Northern Palawan including Cuyo and Calamian Islands, Antique, and Aklan will experience occasional rains.

The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

According to the weather bureau, Luzon and Visayas will have moderate to strong winds and coastal waters.

Mindanao, on the other hand, will have light to moderate rains and slight to moderate coastal waters.