Philippine weather authorities warn that southwest monsoon showers will continue to impact Luzon and Western Visayas on Wednesday.

The municipality of Paluan in Occidental Mindoro has declared a state of calamity following weeks of heavy rains and widespread flooding caused by the southwest monsoon.

Typhoon Obet has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) after intensifying to a near-super typhoon category, but it is expected to continue enhancing the southwest monsoon. Authorities had urged farmers and fishers to prepare for its effects, despite it staying far from the Philippine landmass.

The water level at Angat Dam in the Philippines has increased by over 40 meters following nearly a month of heavy rains from the southwest monsoon and typhoons Maymay and Luis.

The southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat,' is expected to persist over Luzon, bringing rain to the region on Sunday, August 23, and continuing through Monday, August 24. Residents are advised to prepare for continued wet weather conditions.

Typhoon Saudel is forecast to intensify the southwest monsoon, or 'habagat,' as it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday, according to state meteorologists.

Widespread flooding and damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and homes caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon ('habagat') have led Zambales and Bataan provinces in the Philippines to declare a state of calamity.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reminded employees in the Philippines that they are entitled to compensation for work-related injuries sustained amid inclement weather caused by the southwest monsoon.

Initial agricultural damage in San Marcelino, Zambales, has reached over P2.54 million due to floods and heavy rains brought by recent weather disturbances and the southwest monsoon.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Mimaropa has intensified its response to communities affected by the southwest monsoon and Tropical Depression Neneng, which impacted over 292,000 people.

The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines is monitoring a potential increase in leptospirosis cases following widespread flooding and heavy rains caused by an enhanced southwest monsoon in Luzon.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 689 officers and rescued 180 individuals as the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continues to bring heavy rainfall to vulnerable areas. The PNP is strengthening its disaster response operations.

Several ferry trips in the Philippines were cancelled on Wednesday afternoon due to rough sea conditions caused by the southwest monsoon and Tropical Depression Neneng.

Five flights were canceled on August 19, impacting nearly 780 passengers, as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) cited inclement weather from the southwest monsoon.

Flooding has been reported in 23 barangays in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, leading to the evacuation of 739 residents, as rains from the southwest monsoon continue to affect the area.

Tropical Depression Neneng has officially formed within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), as announced by Pagasa. This marks the beginning of a new weather disturbance in the region.

Heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon have caused flooding in Lian, Batangas, leading to the evacuation of 96 families.

Eighteen sacks of trash were collected from Letre Creek in Malabon City, Philippines, following flooding caused by the southwest monsoon on Monday.

Piles of trash were observed in the waters around Metro Manila following heavy southwest monsoon rains and flooding. Cleaning operations have begun to clear the debris swept into the waters.

A red rainfall warning has been issued for Bataan and parts of Batangas and Zambales by the state weather bureau, attributing the heavy rains to the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has allocated P177.67 million worth of agricultural inputs to assist farmers and fisherfolk affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.

Water levels beneath three bridges in Olongapo, Zambales, reached spilling levels on Monday afternoon, August 17, due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

Students at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila sought refuge in the university chapel as intense rains from the southwest monsoon caused widespread flooding in Luzon. The incident occurred on Monday, August 17.

The Muntinlupa City government has prohibited fishing and sailing activities on its waterways as the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, continues to affect the Philippines.

The Marikina River in the Philippines has been placed under its first alarm after its water level rose to 15 meters on Monday, triggered by continuous rains from the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat'.

In-person classes were suspended in General Trias City, Cavite, and Nasugbu, Batangas, on August 17 due to persistent rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

The combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, along with the southwest monsoon (habagat), have resulted in 23 fatalities across the Philippines.

The water level of San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, rose over 40 meters in less than two weeks, attributed to tropical cyclones “Luis” and “Maymay” and the southwest monsoon.

Angat Dam in Bulacan, Philippines, has seen its water level rise by approximately 30 meters in three weeks, reaching its minimum operating level. This increase is attributed to recent rains from Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon.

More than 4 million individuals in the Philippines have been affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and other weather systems, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

The state weather bureau announced that a low pressure area may form inside the Philippine area of responsibility between Sunday and early next week, which is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon (habagat).

The southwest monsoon, or Habagat, is bringing continuous rains over parts of Luzon and Visayas, expected to persist into the weekend. Residents in these areas are experiencing prevailing monsoon conditions.

The Department of Education announced it requires P235.586 million for response and recovery efforts to repair schools damaged by the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and two tropical depressions.

Several local government units in the Philippines have announced class suspensions for August 13 due to the ongoing effects of the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat'.

The enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, has brought heavy rainfall to many areas in Luzon, Philippines, on Thursday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has updated the death toll from the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and recent tropical cyclones Maymay and Luis to 25 after validation.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will intensify its monitoring of possible profiteering cases involving agricultural products, following the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.

A list of areas where classes are suspended for Thursday, August 13, 2026, has been released, primarily due to the impact of the southwest monsoon.

A total of 72 trucks of garbage have been collected from the Redemptorist Water Channel in Parañaque City, Philippines, over the past three days amid heavy rains from the southwest monsoon.

The state weather bureau reported that the southwest monsoon, or habagat, will continue to bring rains to parts of Luzon, while the rest of the Philippines can expect improving weather conditions.

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La Union province incurred approximately P70 million in agricultural losses and damage to infrastructure and facilities due to rains from tropical storms Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon.

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Persistent southwest monsoon rains continue to affect various regions in the Philippines, displacing thousands of families and causing localized flooding. While some areas experienced less severe flooding, evacuation centers remain active, and efforts are underway to clear waterways.

Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay, along with an enhanced Southwest Monsoon, have caused P135.3 million in agricultural damage and losses in the Philippines, affecting over 6,000 farmers and 4,500 hectares of farmland.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that eight people have died and one remains missing due to the combined effects of tropical depressions 'Luis' and 'Maymay,' and the southwest monsoon (habagat).

One person was rescued after a landslide struck an area in Atok, Benguet, Philippines, on Sunday, August 9, amid heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is closely monitoring the impact of the southwest monsoon, known as 'habagat,' particularly in flood-prone areas and regarding rising water levels in dams and reservoirs across the Philippines.

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.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that more than 200 passengers were left stranded on Sunday, August 9, due to inclement weather conditions caused by the 'Habagat' (southwest monsoon).

Researchers from Ateneo de Manila University have determined that extreme southwest monsoon rains are caused by a complex interplay of atmospheric conditions spanning vast distances.

Seventy families have been evacuated from low-lying and flood-prone areas in Taytay, Rizal, Philippines, due to continuous rains triggered by the southwest monsoon.

Twelve residents from three families were preemptively evacuated in Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines, on August 8. The evacuation was due to continuous heavy rains and rising floodwaters triggered by the southwest monsoon.

La Union province in the Philippines has reported over P11.1 million in agricultural losses following heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Depressions Luis and Maymay, compounded by the southwest monsoon.

Iba in Zambales logged the highest amount of rainfall within 24 hours due to the effects of former tropical cyclone Maymay and the southwest monsoon.

The Philippine Coast Guard in Biliran suspended small vessel operations due to rough sea conditions caused by the southwest monsoon, impacting routes linking the island province.

Valenzuela City in the Philippines has suspended government work on Friday afternoon due to inclement weather caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon and a low-pressure area.

Continuous rainfall from tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, along with the southwest monsoon, has caused landslides in Benguet and Rizal, resulting in at least four fatalities.

Angat Dam's water level increased by 7 meters due to Tropical Depression Luis and the southwest monsoon, but it is still below its normal 160-meter level.

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.

A low pressure area and the southwest monsoon are expected to bring rain to parts of Luzon and Visayas on August 4, 2026, leading to class suspensions in affected areas on August 5.

Numerous flights in the Philippines were canceled and diverted on Tuesday due to inclement weather caused by two low-pressure areas and the southwest monsoon. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines reported the disruptions.

Classes at all levels and government work in La Union, Philippines, have been suspended on Tuesday, August 4, as the province remains under an Orange Rainfall Warning due to Tropical Cyclone Luis and the southwest monsoon.

Eleven towns in Pampanga suspended classes in all public and private schools on Monday due to persistent rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.

Heavy downpour triggered by localized thunderstorms and the southwest monsoon has caused flash floods and landslides in parts of Cotabato province, Philippines.

DAVAO CITY—One person died and at least 1,200 people were displaced as continuous heavy rains due to the southwest monsoon flooded several villages here on Friday.

The Philippine weather agency reports that the southwest monsoon is delivering significant rain to Luzon, though officials note it does not match the intensity of recent storms.

The municipality of Abra de Ilog in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, has been advised to declare a state of calamity after the southwest monsoon, exacerbated by successive weather disturbances, caused an estimated P69.08 million in damage.

A 60-day price freeze on basic necessities has been implemented in Zambales, Philippines, following the declaration of a state of calamity caused by the combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to affect parts of Northern and Central Luzon on Monday, according to the state weather bureau.  This is based on the 5 a.m.

In-person classes were suspended on August 24 due to the impact of the 'habagat' (southwest monsoon) and tropical cyclones, which have affected 7.5 million people.

The state weather bureau in the Philippines announced that an enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat, is expected to bring heavy rains to more areas in Luzon and the western section of Visayas early next week.

Quezon City in the Philippines has seen a significant increase in leptospirosis cases, with 62 recorded and five deaths, following heavy rains and flooding caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon.

The state weather bureau, Pagasa, reported that fewer dams across the Philippines experienced increased water levels on Friday as the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continued to weaken.

Fifty-nine tourists and island visitors are currently stranded in Batanes province, Philippines, as bad weather caused by the southwest monsoon continues to affect the island.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines urged stricter waste management measures as the southwest monsoon, or 'habagat,' is expected to continue through September, warning that clogged waterways could worsen flooding.

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has urged civil engineers' associations to form inspection teams to examine roads, bridges, and other infrastructure damaged by recent floods caused by the southwest monsoon.

Continuous rains from the southwest monsoon caused intermittent erosion, leading to the closure of the Junction-Kayapa Proper provincial road in Nueva Vizcaya.

Bugallon town in Pangasinan, Philippines, has declared a state of calamity after over 25,000 residents were affected by continuous heavy rain caused by the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.

The Marikina River in the Philippines was placed under first alarm after its water level reached 15 meters due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

Intense rains enhanced by the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat,' have caused widespread flooding across Iloilo City, affecting over 3,200 residents and forcing hundreds of families into evacuation centers.

Malacañang has mandated alternative work arrangements for government offices in 18 areas on Wednesday, August 19, in response to the effects of the southwest monsoon, or habagat.

Classes were suspended on Wednesday, August 19, in various areas of the Philippines due to prevailing inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat. The suspensions affected in-person classes and prompted shifts to alternative learning modes.

Five local governments in Batangas, Philippines, have extended the suspension of face-to-face classes to Wednesday due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

A total of 1,076 individuals from 336 families were evacuated in Olongapo City amid flooding caused by continuing rains brought by the southwest monsoon. The evacuees have taken shelter in 10 evacuation centers.

The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines suggests a three-term calendar to protect teaching and learning amidst class suspensions caused by unabated rains induced by the southwest monsoon.

A low-pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine area of responsibility has a medium chance of intensifying into a tropical cyclone within two days, while the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to bring heavy rainfall.

A low pressure area is expected to strengthen the southwest monsoon, or habagat, leading to persistent rainy weather across much of Luzon and parts of the Visayas for the rest of the week in the Philippines.

Olongapo City experienced widespread flooding as water levels beneath three bridges rose to evacuation levels due to continuous rains from the southwest monsoon.

Water levels in several dams across Luzon, Philippines, slightly receded but remained close to their spilling capacities over the past 24 hours as the southwest monsoon continued to bring rains to parts of the country.

Heavy rainfall from the southwest monsoon is expected to intensify in parts of Luzon, as a Low Pressure Area (LPA) has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). While the LPA has a low chance of becoming a cyclone, it will contribute to significant precipitation.

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.

Classes are suspended on August 17 in parts of the Philippines in anticipation of bad weather caused by the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat'.

The state weather bureau in the Philippines has warned that the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat,' is expected to continue affecting Luzon and parts of Visayas for the next five days.

Following days of heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, over 200 trucks of garbage and debris have been collected from the Baclaran Redemptorist water channel in Parañaque, Philippines. The massive cleanup effort was undertaken by the city government.

The Philippine state weather bureau, Pagasa, has warned that the southwest monsoon, or habagat, is expected to intensify over the weekend, bringing heavy rains to more areas in Luzon.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered its personnel to provide assistance to students during class suspensions amid the inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon.

Several local government units in the Philippines announced class suspensions for Friday, August 14, due to the continuing effects of the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat'.

The Department of Agriculture estimates that agricultural damage from Tropical Depressions Luis and Maymay, combined with the enhanced southwest monsoon, has reached close to P700 million in the Philippines.

The agriculture sector in Occidental Mindoro incurred an estimated P21.86 million in losses due to the combined impact of Tropical Storms Luis and Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon.

Several ferry trips in the Philippines were cancelled on August 13 due to rough seas caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon, according to the Philippine Ports Authority.

A new study has found that the Philippines' most extreme southwest monsoon (habagat) rains are more likely when a tropical cyclone combines with strengthened monsoon winds and a large stream of moisture. This phenomenon is described as a 'moisture conveyor belt.'

Over 3.7 million people in the Philippines have been affected by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay. The severe weather has led to rising water levels in Laguna de Bay and La Mesa Dam, class suspensions in multiple provinces including Zambales, Cavite, Batangas, and Rizal, agricultural damage exceeding P4.83 million in Zambales, landslides, and the rescue of sea turtles due to strong waves.

Philippine Airlines flights to Batanes were cancelled due to strong tailwinds and heavy rains from the southwest monsoon, marking the sixth such cancellation.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will continue security and support relief operations as communities recover from the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay.

At least 13 people have died in multiple landslides in Baguio City and Atok, Benguet, Philippines, triggered by heavy southwest monsoon rains.

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines announced that agricultural damage from Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon has reached P197.2 million. The inclement weather affected a total of 7,989 farmers.

Authorities in Floridablanca, Pampanga, successfully rescued an individual who appeared to have fallen into a swollen dam. The rescue occurred amidst heavy rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.

Malacañang ordered a work-from-home arrangement for government offices in Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro on August 11 due to the continued effects of the southwest monsoon, 'habagat'.

A landslide in Baguio City, Philippines, triggered by 'Habagat' (southwest monsoon), has resulted in at least seven deaths and multiple missing persons, with rescue operations continuing to search for survivors, including a dog rescued after nearly 24 hours. The disaster buried several houses and toppled trees.

The local government of Montalban, Rizal, Philippines, has declared a state of calamity due to heavy to intense rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon.

The Department of Education in the Philippines reported that nearly 4,000 classrooms were damaged due to Typhoon Maymay and the southwest monsoon, requiring an estimated P115 million for minor repairs alone.

A red rainfall warning has been issued for parts of Zambales and Tarlac due to the southwest monsoon, with a portion of the national highway in Subic, Zambales, now impassable to light vehicles due to heavy flooding and unsafe road conditions.

The Department of Education (DepEd) reported that Tropical Storm Maymay and the southwest monsoon have damaged 2,424 classrooms, exacerbating the existing classroom shortage problem.

Heavy flooding caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat) has impacted over 3,300 people in Oriental Mindoro and Bulacan, disrupting daily life and travel. The adverse weather also led to the cancellation of two flights and affected seven others.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has suspended the operation of small vessels in parts of Southern Leyte due to rough sea conditions caused by the typhoon-enhanced southwest monsoon, or 'habagat'.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized additional personnel and resources to communities affected by torrential rains and flooding caused by the southwest monsoon, or 'habagat', to ramp up rescue operations.

Rough sea conditions caused by the southwest monsoon have stranded at least 75 passengers, truck drivers, and cargo helpers at three ports in Western Visayas, disrupting maritime travel.

A red rainfall warning has been issued for Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon due to heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat.

Tropical Storms Luis and Maymay, combined with the southwest monsoon (habagat), have brought heavy rainfall to Luzon, resulting in at least six deaths and affecting over 261,000 people. The adverse weather conditions are expected to continue over parts of the region.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration announced that Typhoon Dolphin is anticipated to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing more rains to the Philippines in the coming days.

Fisherfolk from Zambales province in the Philippines met with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to discuss production subsidies for communities affected by the southwest monsoon and other issues impacting the province's fishing industry.

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) announced the cancellation of several ferry trips on August 7 due to rough sea conditions caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and a low-pressure area (LPA).

Tropical Depression Maymay (international name Kujira) has exited the Philippine landmass via Isabela and is expected to weaken into a remnant low. However, the southwest monsoon will continue to bring more rain to affected areas.

The Philippine Senate suspended its plenary session, and sea travel was halted in Aurora province, as authorities responded to the inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is closely monitoring Typhoon Dolphin, which is currently outside the Philippine area of responsibility, along with another low-pressure area enhancing the southwest monsoon.

PAGASA announced that a low pressure area (LPA) located west of La Union now has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone, expected to bring more rain to the Philippines.

The Philippine state weather bureau, Pagasa, has forecast heavy rains across the country on Tuesday, August 4, due to two low-pressure areas and the southwest monsoon (habagat).

The provincial government of La Union, Philippines, has placed its disaster response operations on heightened alert as continuous rains from the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Luis and Dolphin affect the northern region.

Malaysia is experiencing a pattern of hot mornings followed by rainy afternoons and thunderstorms, an unusual weather phenomenon during the Southwest Monsoon, which is typically associated with hotter and drier conditions.

Moderate to intense rainfall is forecast for parts of Luzon on Tuesday afternoon, July 28, due to the southwest monsoon.

Typhoon Kiyapo intensified and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility, heading towards Southern China, while the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) brought relentless rains, triggering red rainfall warnings, widespread flooding in Western Visayas, and class suspensions across multiple areas in Luzon and Visayas.

Farmers and fisherfolk in Pangasinan, Philippines, incurred P508.190 million in losses due to floods caused by tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, as well as the southwest monsoon.

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat will affect parts of Luzon on Tuesday and is expected to continue prevailing over these areas in the next few days, according to the state…

The Department of Education in the Philippines announced that P2.604 billion is required for the reconstruction of schools and classrooms damaged by the recent enhanced southwest monsoon across the country.

Here is a list of areas where classes are suspended for Monday, August 24, 2026, due to the effects of the southwest monsoon

The Habagat, or southwest monsoon, is expected to continue bringing rain across Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines, according to forecasts.

The state weather bureau announced that the southwest monsoon, or habagat, will bring rains to parts of Luzon on Saturday. Visayas and Mindanao are expected to experience generally fair weather conditions.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) is monitoring three weather disturbances outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Meanwhile, 88 areas in the country have been placed under a state of calamity due to the effects of the southwest monsoon and recent cyclones.

Tropical Depression Neneng has weakened into a low-pressure area and moved out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Consequently, the effects of the southwest monsoon have also begun to ease.

The enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat, continues to trigger heavy flooding and displace thousands of families across the Calabarzon region in the Philippines, following earlier reports of port cancellations and flooding in Batangas and Mindoro due to Tropical Storm Neneng.

Tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, combined with the southwest monsoon (habagat), have resulted in 29 deaths in the Philippines, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Tropical Depression Neneng has slightly weakened but continues to enhance the southwest monsoon, causing significant rainfall in 18 areas across Luzon, Philippines.

Classes have been suspended in various areas of the Philippines for Thursday, August 20, due to the intensifying Tropical Depression Neneng and the enhanced southwest monsoon. The weather conditions have already affected over 41,000 families in Mimaropa.

The water level of La Mesa Dam in Quezon City slightly increased and remained under Alert Level 3 on Wednesday, as heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon continued to affect the area.

The Philippine Coast Guard conducted pre-emptive evacuations in Paluan and Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon caused water levels to rise in flood-prone areas.

Class suspensions have been announced for various areas on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, primarily due to the effects of the southwest monsoon.

An acacia tree fell on the EDSA Kamuning southbound lane in Quezon City, Philippines, on Tuesday, caused by strong winds and rain from the southwest monsoon.

Heavy rainfall warnings remain in effect for several areas in Luzon due to the southwest monsoon, with rains expected to continue until Friday, though with decreasing intensity; La Mesa Dam remains on Alert Level 3.

Torrential rains enhanced by the Southwest Monsoon caused widespread flooding in Iloilo City, forcing 479 families from 56 barangays to evacuate their homes.

The Social Security System is offering emergency loans of up to P20,000 to qualified members affected by Tropical Storm Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon to help them meet financial needs.

The Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center announced the temporary closure of its Outpatient Department on Tuesday, August 18, citing inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat).

Malls in Metro Manila are providing free overnight parking on August 17, 2026, as the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to bring heavy rains to the metropolis.

Thirteen flights in the Philippines were affected by inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.

The Philippine National Police has recorded at least 27 deaths due to severe weather and torrential rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

The Habagat (southwest monsoon) is expected to bring scattered rain and thunderstorms to Metro Manila and several provinces in Luzon and Visayas.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical and Services Administration (Pagasa) announced that the southwest monsoon will continue to bring rain over Luzon on Monday, Aug. 17.

Residents in Baguio City received approximately P3.1 million in assistance following heavy rains from recent storms and an enhanced southwest monsoon over the past two weeks.

The state weather bureau in the Philippines forecasts heavy rains in parts of Luzon on Sunday afternoon due to the southwest monsoon, following generally fair weather.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has launched rapid disaster response operations and outlined recovery plans following severe disruptions caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat), affecting 8 million learners.

Pangasinan province in the Philippines has incurred P127 million in agricultural damage due to the combined effects of tropical storms Maymay and Luis and the southwest monsoon over the past 13 days. Palay (rice) suffered the largest losses, amounting to over P89 million.

Water levels beneath three bridges in Olongapo City reached their respective warning levels again on Friday morning amid continuing rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

Agricultural damage in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, has reached P56 million due to the combined impact of tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat).

The southwest monsoon is expected to continue bringing rains to Luzon and Western Visayas on Friday, with a low-pressure area also forming outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Residents in affected areas should remain vigilant for potential weather impacts.

Malacañang has announced the suspension of government work and classes across all levels in 12 areas, including the National Capital Region, due to the habagat (southwest monsoon). The measure aims to ensure public safety amidst adverse weather conditions.

The combined effects of tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon have left 21 people dead and 14 injured, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…

Several communities in Luzon, including Calumpit, Bulacan, have been placed under a state of calamity due to severe flooding caused by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and recent tropical depressions Luis and Maymay.

Local government units in the Philippines suspended in-person classes on August 13 due to heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon, affecting various areas.

Sea travel off Palawan's coastal waters was temporarily suspended by the Philippine Coast Guard due to rough conditions caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon.

More than 10,000 families in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines are still in evacuation centers following the intensified southwest monsoon and Tropical Depression Maymay, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has sent 2,668 ready-to-eat food packs to local governments in Ilocos Sur as additional assistance for families affected by the southwest monsoon, or 'habagat'.

The Philippine state weather bureau forecasts that the enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat, will continue to bring gloomy skies and rains to Luzon until Wednesday afternoon.

LUCENA CITY – The water level of Laguna de Bay has risen significantly amid persistent rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon, reaching 12.03 meters on Tuesday, according to the Laguna Lake…

As the enhanced southwest monsoon continues to inundate communities, Sen. Francis Pangilinan is demanding a full accounting of public funds poured into flood control projects and the immediate…

Classes have been suspended in various areas of the Philippines for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, due to the impact of the southwest monsoon.

Seven villages across four municipalities in Nueva Ecija were inundated by floodwaters on Sunday due to continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

The southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to affect Luzon and Visayas, bringing strong winds that have damaged numerous houses. Reports indicate at least 72 homes were affected in Iloilo City and 32 in Zambales, impacting hundreds of residents.

A family of four was rescued from rising floodwaters in San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, due to continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon or 'habagat'. Police and local personnel conducted the rescue operation.

Heavy rains and severe flooding from the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as 'habagat,' have caused power disruptions for approximately 98,000 customers across Luzon, according to Meralco.

Metro Manila is experiencing widespread flooding in various areas due to the effects of the 'habagat' or southwest monsoon. Authorities have released lists of affected locations as heavy rains continue.

Persistent heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, have caused severe flooding in low-lying areas of Bacoor City, Cavite, leading to the evacuation of over 3,000 residents.

Several ferry trips were canceled across the Philippines on Saturday, August 8, due to rough sea conditions. The cancellations were reported by the Philippine Ports Authority and attributed to the enhanced southwest monsoon.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided Family Food Packs to 153 families and individuals in San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, who were affected by Tropical Depressions Luis and Maymay and the southwest monsoon.

An orange rainfall warning has been issued for six areas in Central and Southern Luzon, Philippines, due to the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat.” The warning was put in place on Friday afternoon, August 7, 2026.

Two municipalities in Antique, Philippines, have suspended in-person classes and shifted to distance learning due to persistent rains brought by the southwest monsoon.

The southwest monsoon (Habagat) is expected to bring heavy rains across the Philippines, with Antique and the Visayas region anticipating the most significant downpours. Tropical Depression Maymay has weakened into a Low Pressure Area (LPA).

Residents of Western Visayas in the Philippines are advised to expect cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon, enhanced by Tropical Storm Maymay (international name: Kujira).

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — At least 172 residents in this province have been evacuated from their homes as Tropical Storm “Maymay” (international name: Kujira) and the enhanced southwest monsoon…

Classes in some areas of the Philippines have been suspended for August 5, 2026, due to inclement weather brought by a low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon.

A yellow rainfall warning has been issued for Metro Manila and parts of Luzon due to the southwest monsoon and a low-pressure area, indicating heavy rainfall.

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 southwest monsoon has caused widespread devastation across Assam, Gujarat, and Kerala, with Assam reporting the highest death toll of 82 and nearly 1.78 lakh affected, while Gujarat faced severe flooding.

The state weather bureau forecasts gloomy skies and occasional rain showers across the Philippines, attributed to the southwest monsoon and a low pressure area within the Philippine area of responsibility, which is not expected to develop into a tropical depression.

A house in Barangay Tubod, Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, collapsed due to soil erosion apparently caused by heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon.