Rains expected in Metro Manila, other areas July 20
The Philippine weather bureau, Pagasa, forecasts generally fair weather with isolated rain showers for Metro Manila and surrounding areas due to the southwest monsoon. Fishermen are advised to remain cautious despite the lack of formal gale warnings.
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MANILA, Philippines - Metro Manila and other parts of the country are expected to experience generally fair weather, with chances of isolated rain showers and thunderstorms on Monday due to the southwest monsoon, or habagat, according to the state weather bureau.
In its morning update, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the habagat is forecast to bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over the following areas:
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"This southwest monsoon will continue to affect our country for the next two to three days," Pagasa weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said in Filipino.
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