Heavy rains likely in Zambales, Bataan due to ‘habagat’

GRAPHICS BY INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains are expected over Zambales and Bataan in the next few hours due to the “enhanced” southwest monsoon, or habagat, prompting state meteorologists to issue a yellow rainfall alert at 8 a.m. Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned of 7.5 to 15 millimeters of rain per hour, which may continue for another two hours. Under the alert, flooding and landslides in mountainous areas are possible. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Kiyapo no longer affecting PH but rains to persist due to habagat The specific areas under yellow alert in Zambales are San Antonio, Subic, Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Narciso, San Felipe, and Olongapo. Meanwhile, in Bataan, the alert was issued over Morong, Hermosa, Dinalupihan, Bagac, Balanga, Abucay, Samal, Orani, and Pilar. Pagasa also cautioned of “light to moderate with occasional heavy rains” over Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Batangas, and Rizal. Such weather conditions are already affecting Pampanga, Bulacan, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac, and Metro Manila, Pagasa added. /mcm Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.