This Thursday, September 5, the strengthened southwest monsoon, or habagat, continues to bring heavy rain to different parts of Luzon, worsening the situation in areas already affected by flooding and landslides.
Despite the exit of Tropical Storm Enteng (Yagi) from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday, September 4, its effects are still felt as it strengthened the southwest.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued an advisory at 11 a.m. on Thursday, stating that the strengthened monsoon brings:
Thursday, September 5
- Heavy to heavy rains (100-200 millimeters) in Pangasinan, Zambales, and Bataan
- Moderate to heavy rainfall (50-100 mm) in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, and Batangas
Friday, September 6
- Moderate to heavy rains (50-100 mm) expected in Pangasinan, Zambales, and Bataan
PAGASA warns that the risk of flooding and landslides will continue.
In Quezon City, the La Mesa Dam reached the spilling level again early Thursday afternoon. Residents in low-lying areas near the Tullahan River are advised to remain vigilant.
Outside the PAR, typhoon Enteng was located 480 kilometers west-northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, moving westward at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour early Thursday. The storm continues to strengthen, with maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h and gusts of up to 215 km/h.
Enteng, the fifth tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this 2024 and the first for September, was followed by PAGASA's forecast of two to three additional typhoons this month.
There is also a 66% chance of a La Niña from September to November.
