LIVE UPDATES: Habagat rains affect parts of PH on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
The Philippine weather bureau PAGASA has issued heavy rainfall warnings for Luzon due to the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat. Residents in low-lying and river-adjacent areas are advised to prepare for potential flooding and landslides through the upcoming long weekend.
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<h2>Heavy rains seen across Luzon over long weekend until National Heroes' Day</h2><p>Heavy rains in many parts of Luzon are expected throughout the long weekend until National Heroes' Day on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday.
According to the state weather bureau, the following rainfall forecast is expected in areas in Luzon due to the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat:
Aug. 28 to Aug. 29 afternoon
100 - 200 mm rainfall: Pangasinan, La Union, Benguet, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac, and Occidental Mindoro
50 - 100 mm rainfall: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga,Bulacan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Oriental Mindoro
Aug. 29 afternoon to Aug. 30 afternoon
100 - 200 mm rainfall: Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Zambales, and Bataan
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