A low-pressure area (LPA) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) Monday evening, Aug. 4, and may bring rains over parts of Luzon and Eastern Visayas in the coming days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
By Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz
Published Aug 5, 2025 09:12 am
PAGASA weather specialist Chenel Dominguez said the LPA was located 895 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon as of 3 a.m.
She added that the weather disturbance has a low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.
Dominguez said two possible scenarios are being monitored. Either the LPA will make a close approach to Luzon before veering northwest and moving away from the country, or it will cross the Luzon landmass.
“Anumang scenario ang mangyari dito ay inaasahan natin magdadala pa rin ng mga pag-ulan itong LPA sa Luzon at Eastern Visayas (Whichever scenario occurs, we still expect the LPA to bring rains over parts of Luzon and Eastern Visayas),” she said, adding that rains are expected in the coming days.
Meanwhile, a monsoon break persists, as the southwest monsoon or “habagat” has little to no effect on most of the country.
For the next 24 hours, generally fair weather is expected, although localized thunderstorms remain possible, particularly in the afternoon or evening.
PAGASA still advised the public to remain alert for possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.
