By Juzel L. Danganan
MANILA, July 13 (PNA) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warns that the southwest monsoon might bring flashfloods to the Ilocos Region and Benguet from Monday to Tuesday.
In its 5 p.m. Weather Bulletin Monday, which is a 24-hour forecast, PAGASA said “monsoon rains which may trigger flashfloods and landslides will be experienced over Ilocos Region and the province of Benguet.”
The southwest monsoon — better-known as “hanging habagat” — brings rains to the country from April to October.
PAGASA also warned occasional rains would likely be experienced in the regions of the Cordillera, along with the provinces of Zambales and Bataan.
Other parts of the country, including Metro Manila, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated thunderstorms.
The archipelago will also experience moderate to strong winds coming from the Southwest, causing seas to be moderate to rough.
Meanwhile, PAGASA has issued a gale warning over the seaboards of Northern and Central Luzon and the Eastern seaboard of Southern Luzon, adding that rough to very rough are expected from the Southwest Monsoon.
It advises fishing boats and other all seacraft not to head out to sea, while also warning larger sea vessels against huge waves. (PNA)