Isolated Rains Expected in Parts of Luzon, Visayas This Week
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Isolated Rains Expected in Parts of Luzon, Visayas This Week

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts weather patterns bringing isolated rains and thunderstorms to parts of Northern Luzon and the Visayas starting this week. A tropical depression is located far from the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

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