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Typhoon Saudel is currently located 1,950 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon and is projected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility as a super typhoon on August 24.
Tropical Storm Maymay made landfall in Magsingal, Ilocos Sur, and subsequently weakened into a tropical depression as it crossed Northern Luzon. The storm brought strong winds that toppled trees and led to fewer areas remaining under Signal No. 1.
Tropical Depression Luis has weakened into a low pressure area (LPA) while another LPA has formed, both affecting Central and Northern Luzon. The southwest monsoon is also bringing rain to parts of Southern Luzon and Western Visayas.
The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) reported that debris from a Chinese Long March 6A rocket launch may have fallen near Northern Luzon.
A low-pressure area is forecast to bring heavy rains and strong gusts of wind over Northern Luzon as it approaches the Philippines, according to the state weather bureau Pagasa.
Tropical Storm Inday, combined with the southwest monsoon, has brought heavy rains, causing widespread flooding and landslides across the Philippines, particularly in Calabarzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Thousands of families have been affected, leading to class suspensions and evacuations.
As Typhoon Inday gathers strength, the Department of Health has heightened alert levels in Cagayan Valley and Northern Luzon, while residents in Western Visayas are urged to remain vigilant for potential flooding due to the typhoon and southwest monsoon.
Super Typhoon Inday (international name Muifa) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, prompting class suspensions in various areas, including parts of Metro Manila and Negros, and the cancellation of small vessel trips in northern Quezon. Authorities raised Signal No. 1 in 12 Northern Luzon areas and advised vigilance due to potential enhanced 'habagat' rains.
Typhoon Domeng (international name Jangmi) has strengthened and its trough is bringing scattered rain and thunderstorms to several provinces in Northern Luzon, Philippines.
The state weather bureau, Pagasa, predicts fair weather across the Philippines on Friday, April 17, with isolated rains possible in some areas due to a high-pressure area over Northern Luzon.
The Philippine Army has launched the third iteration of its large-scale Combined Arms Training Exercise (Catex) 'Katihan' in Northern Luzon, aimed at enhancing military capabilities.
The southwest monsoon is predicted to strengthen again in the third week of August, bringing moderate to heavy rain to four provinces in Northern Luzon and one in Central Luzon from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon.
Tropical Storm Maymay has intensified slightly and is expected to make landfall in Northern Luzon, prompting widespread class suspensions and the halting of sea travel in several provinces. Signal No. 2 has been raised in six Northern Luzon areas as the storm approaches.
Tropical Depression Luis made landfall in Isabela, Philippines, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to several Luzon areas. The storm prompted widespread class and work suspensions, a liquor ban in Isabela, and disruptions to sea travel.
The Philippines is preparing for its first liquid-fueled sounding rocket launch in 2027 and is considering establishing its own spaceport. The Philippine Space Agency also warned of expected Chinese rocket debris near Northern Luzon.
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon, or habagat, is expected to draw rainy weather conditions over the western section of northern Luzon on Saturday, the state weather bureau said.
A 55-year-old farmer in Isabela, Philippines, is facing significant crop damage as a prolonged dry spell causes his rice fields to crack, impacting agriculture across Northern Luzon.
The water level at Magat Dam, a major reservoir in Northern Luzon, Philippines, has continued to decline and is now close to its critical elevation of 160 meters.
Super Typhoon Inday (Bavi) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), prompting Signal No. 1 to be raised in several areas as it is located 1,405 kilometers east of Northern Luzon.
Farmers in northern Luzon, Philippines, are lamenting that an oversupply of native tobacco, known as 'batek,' has led to a significant drop in market prices.
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has initiated a major reorganization of its reserve commands, aligning them with the structure of regular forces under the military’s Total Defense strategy.
Incessant rains from the southwest monsoon (habagat) caused landslides, road closures, and rising river levels across Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera region in Northern Luzon, disrupting travel on Sunday.
A 21-year-old man drowned in a water-filled excavation site in Lingayen, Pangasinan, amidst heavy rains brought by Tropical Depression 'Luis' and the southwest monsoon, which have inundated northern Luzon.
President Marcos has committed to strengthening the capabilities of the Armed Forces’ Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM), which is responsible for securing the Ilocos, Cagayan, and Central Luzon regions.
Typhoon Noul made landfall in southern China, bringing torrential rains and strong winds, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people in China and Hong Kong. The typhoon caused minor damage in Hong Kong and raised concerns about widespread flooding in the region.
The Philippine state weather bureau announced that the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat,' will prevail in extreme Northern Luzon, with possible rain showers in other parts of the Philippines.
Typhoon Inday and an enhanced habagat (southwest monsoon) have caused widespread disruption across the Philippines, leading to fatal landslides, halted sea travel, flight cancellations, and class suspensions. Multiple provinces have reported casualties and significant damage from the severe weather.
Typhoon Inday has slightly weakened, leading to Signal No. 2 being raised over Batanes. In-person classes have been suspended in 1,500 schools across Northern Luzon due to the typhoon's impact.
Typhoon Francisco has weakened further but continues to bring rains across parts of Luzon and Visayas, with Signal No. 1 remaining in effect for Batanes and parts of Cagayan. Authorities in Batanes have banned cogon-roofed tricycles due to the weather conditions.
Senior military officials and reservists in Northern Luzon, Philippines, gathered for a convention to strengthen coordination, operational readiness, and rapid response capabilities for disasters and emergencies.
The northeast monsoon, known as 'amihan', has returned to the extreme northern part of Luzon, Philippines, and is expected to bring light rains to the area.