Tropical Storm Pilandok exits PAR; parts of Luzon still face monsoon rain
Tropical Storm Pilandok has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility after moving north toward Japan. Despite its departure, the southwest monsoon continues to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to parts of Luzon and the Visayas.
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Continuous monsoon rains pose ongoing risks of flooding and landslides for vulnerable communities in the Philippines.
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PHILIPPINE WEATHER. Satellite image as of September 3, 2026, 10 am.
Tropical Storm Pilandok (Krovanh) left the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, September 3. The southwest monsoon will still bring moderate to heavy rain to several provinces. This is AI-generated.
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Storm Pilandok (Krovanh) left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 4:30 am on Thursday, September 3.
As of 10 am, Pilandok was already 1,050 kilometers northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, moving north at a faster 30 kilometers per hour (km/h).
The tropical storm slightly intensified, with its maximum sustained winds now at 85 km/h, with gustiness of up to 105 km/h.
Pilandok stayed far from Philippine landmass after developing inside PAR last Sunday, August 30, but it helped enhance the southwest monsoon or habagat .
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