MANILA – The southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” continues to drench Luzon and the Visayas, leading to the overflow of La Mesa Dam, the weather bureau reported on Wednesday.
As of 5 a.m., the water level at La Mesa Dam reached 80.16 meters, slightly surpassing its spilling level of 80.15 meters.
Low-lying areas along the Tullahan River, including Fairview, Forest Hills Subdivision, Quirino Highway, Sta. Quiteria, and San Bartolome in Quezon City, as well as Brgy. Ligon, North Expressway, and La Huerta Subdivision in Valenzuela, and parts of Malabon, are expected to be affected by the overflow.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has urged residents in these areas to remain vigilant as water levels along the Tullahan River may continue to rise.
PAGASA also forecasts occasional rains in Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, and Antique due to “habagat.”
Additionally, “habagat” will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to La Union, Pangasinan,Benguet, the Bicol Region, and the rest of the Visayas, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa.
Meanwhile, localized thunderstorms may cause isolated rain showers across other parts of the country. PAGASA reported that light to moderate winds and slight to moderate seas will continue to prevail across the archipelago.