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Southwest monsoon returns to bring rain across Luzon, Visayas
The habagat is expected to intensify over the Philippines' western regions this weekend, with scattered rainfall forecasted for parts of Southern Luzon and the Visayas. The Philippine weather bureau has alerted residents to prepare for wet conditions in the affected areas.
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The southwest monsoon, locally known as the habagat, is set to return to western sections of the Philippines on Saturday, bringing scattered showers to portions of Southern Luzon and the Visayas region, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
Pagasa weather specialist Loriedin De La Cruz-Galicia indicated that the monsoon system would affect the country's western coastal areas, with rainfall expected to develop as the system strengthens throughout the weekend.
Residents in the affected regions are advised to monitor weather updates and take necessary precautions against potential flooding and landslides. The weather bureau typically issues advisories as monsoon systems approach, particularly in areas with history of weather-related incidents during the rainy season.
The return of the habagat marks a shift in the country's weather patterns, following a period of relatively drier conditions. Meteorologists continue to track the system's movement to provide updated forecasts and warnings as needed.