Rain Forecast Over Philippines Due to Southwest Monsoon

Gloomy skies with occasional rain showers are expected to prevail over the rest of the country on Tuesday, July 28, due to the southwest monsoon, or habagat, the state weather bureau reported. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Veronica Torres said that partly cloudy to cloudy skies are forecast across the Philippines on Tuesday, with a possibility of isolated thunderstorms in some areas. The habagat is a common weather phenomenon during the Philippines' rainy season, bringing moist air from the South China Sea. This typically leads to increased rainfall, especially in the western parts of the country. While the monsoon is a crucial source of water for agriculture during this period, it can also cause flash floods and landslides, posing risks to public safety and infrastructure.