Rainfall is affecting the Visayas, Mindanao, and parts of Southern Luzon due to the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) currently located 865 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon.
PAGASA Issues Weather Warning
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) confirmed that this LPA entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on July 31, 2026, but has a low likelihood of escalating into a tropical depression.
Residents in affected areas should remain vigilant for possible flash floods and landslides.
PAGASA spokesperson
While the LPA's impact is felt, the rest of Luzon is enjoying relatively calm weather. However, PAGASA warns that the southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat', is anticipated to return next week.
This potential return is linked to Tropical Cyclone Dolphin, currently a super typhoon situated about 4,000 kilometers away, which could enhance monsoon conditions and lead to significant rains.
Historically, the Philippines experiences a series of tropical cyclones during the rainy season, and July alone saw four systems, including Typhoon Kiyapo.
Looking ahead, PAGASA estimates that two to four tropical cyclones may develop or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility in August.