Philippines, Southwest Monsoon in Northern Philippines

Description

On 03 August 2019, the Low Pressure Area east of Virac, Catanduanes has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named “Hanna” (LEKIMA). It brought moderate to heavy monsoon rains over Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Mindoro provinces, northern portions of Palawan (including Calamian and Cuyo islands), Romblon, Aklan, and Antique on 04 August 2019. On the same day, it has intensified and become Tropical Storm. TS “Hanna” exited the PAR on 09 August 2019. However, affected regions are expected to continuously experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rains caused by Southwest Monsoon.