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MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area (LPA) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is still enhancing the southwest monsoon or hanging habagat, which continues to affect Luzon and the Visayas.

In a bulletin issued 4 pm on Saturday, June 29, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the LPA is already 780 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes.

The southwest monsoon enhanced by the LPA is expected to trigger more rain in the next 24 hours.

Light to heavy monsoon rain

• Metro Manila
• Ilocos Region
• Calabarzon
• Mimaropa
• Zambales
• Bataan
• Western Visayas

Scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms

• rest of Luzon
• rest of Visayas

PAGASA reiterated that flash floods and landslides remain possible in areas affected by the southwest monsoon, especially during heavy rain or severe thunderstorms.

The LPA could also develop into a tropical depression in the next 24 hours. (READ: FAST FACTS: Tropical cyclones, rainfall advisories)

If the LPA becomes a tropical depression, it would be the 5th for 2019 and would be given the local name Egay. (READ: LIST: PAGASA’s names for tropical cyclones in 2019)

According to PAGASA Weather Specialist Ana Clauren, the weather disturbance only has a slim chance of making landfall, at least based on current models.

The Philippines gets an average of 20 tropical cyclones annually, but since 2019 is an El Niño year, only 14 to 18 tropical cyclones are expected.

Below is the estimated number of tropical cyclones from July to December:

• July – 2 or 3
• August – 2 to 4
• September – 2 to 4
• October – 2 or 3
• November – 1 or 2
• December – 0 or 1

PAGASA declared the start of the rainy season last June 14. – Rappler.com