The southwest monsoon is now affecting the western section of extreme Northern Luzon. Light to moderate rains will be experienced over Batanes Group of Island.

The rest of the country, including Metro Manila, will enjoy generally fair weather though isolated rain showers due to thunderstorm activities are still possible.

Meanwhile, another weather disturbance is being monitored by the Japan Meteorological Agency. PAGASA said that this weather disturbance could intensify into a tropical cyclone. It is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) next week and will have the same movement as cyclone Hanna’s (Saudelor).

More rains for August

The month of August has an average of 504.2mm amount of rains. Based on the latest data from PAGASA, since August 1 until yesterday, 193.9mm rainfall has been recorded. Compared to last month, more rains will be experienced this month.