Pilandok to bring more rain as it enhances southwest monsoon

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MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Pilandok is expected to strengthen the southwest monsoon, although it is not forecast to make landfall, the state weather bureau said Sunday.

In its 5 p.m. weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Luzon and western portions of Visayas would continue to experience rains due to the monsoon.

“While this will be far [from the landmass], I repeat that this will enhance the southwest monsoon, which is why we will still experience heavy rains and gusts of wind in a large portion of the country. Heavy rains are forecast over Luzon and some portions, particularly western portions of Visayas,” Pagasa weather specialist Daniel Villamil said.

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