More rain seen from LPA off La Union, southwest monsoon
A low pressure area near La Union is expected to develop into a tropical depression, bringing significant rainfall to parts of the Philippines. The southwest monsoon is also contributing to heavy rains across several regions.
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WEATHER SYSTEMS. Satellite image of the low pressure area inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, and Typhoon Dolphin outside PAR, as of August 4, 2026, 3 pm.
A low pressure area near La Union has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours. The LPA and the southwest monsoon are both bringing significant rainfall to various regions. This is AI-generated.
MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area that used to be Tropical Depression Luis already dissipated at 2 pm on Tuesday, August 4, but the other LPA inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) now has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression within 24 hours.
The remaining LPA was located 180 kilometers west of Bacnotan, La Union, as of 3 pm on Tuesday. It formed off La Union on Monday evening, August 3.
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