Weather specialist Chenel Dominguez reports that a low-pressure area and the southwest monsoon have weakened as of 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. — Screengrab from DOST-Pagasa/Facebook
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon, or habagat, has weakened, affecting only the western section of Northern Luzon, the state weather bureau said.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Chenel Dominguez said during a 5 a.m. weather advisory on Wednesday that the southwest monsoon is forecast to further weaken and move offshore due to the low-pressure area (LPA) near Hong Kong.
“The southwest monsoon has weakened slightly and is now confined to the western section of Northern Luzon. It is expected to weaken further and move offshore or only affect the ocean,” Dominguez said in Filipino.
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