'Habagat' on the way to PH

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the southwesterly wind flow began affecting parts of Luzon on Thursday, May 29.

- By ELLALYN RUIZ

PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja explained that the southwesterly wind flow is considered the initial phase of the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat.”

“The nature of the southwesterly wind flow brings light to moderate rains, with occasional heavy showers that may cause flooding and landslides,” he said.

As of Thursday, cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms have been observed in the Ilocos region, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Bataan, Zambales, and Palawan.