MANILA – The prevailing southwest monsoon or "habagat" will bring rains in most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Thursday.
In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said scattered rains and thunderstorms are forecast across Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, the Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Bulacan, and Davao Oriental.
Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides, PAGASA warned.
The rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms.
Meanwhile, moderate winds and moderate coastal waters are forecast across Luzon.
Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate with slight to moderate seas, PAGASA said. (PNA)