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Ariel Rojas

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MANILA — The southwest monsoon or Habagat dumped 201.7 millimeters of rain in Science Garden, Quezon City in six hours, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, PAGASA said.From this total, 138.7 mm or equivalent to 7 days’ worth of rain in the area during the month of August, fell in just two hours – from 12 to 2 p.m.Widespread flooding was reported across many parts of Metro Manila due to the torrential downpour.The average August rainfall in Quezon City is 568.5 millimeters.Nearby PAGASA stations did not register comparable rainfall volume in the same six-hour period.Tanay, Rizal and Abucay, Bataan recorded 75 and 46 millimeters, respectively, while San Ildefonso, Bulacan and Sangley Point, Cavite City measured 10 and 7 millimeters, respectively.The rain gauge in NAIA, Pasay City – the only other weather station in Metro Manila – is currently under repair.PAGASA is also monitoring a low pressure area inside the Philippine area of responsibility.As of 3 p.m. Monday, the LPA was located 1,160 kilometers east of Northern Luzon.It has medium potential for tropical cyclone formation in the next 24 hours and will be assigned the local name Neneng once it develops.It is not seen to make landfall over the Philippine landmass as it will head towards Taiwan.Another weather disturbance may form over the West Philippine Sea.The tropical systems will further enhance the southwest monsoon.Habagat is affecting Luzon and parts of Visayas, with significant monsoon rains expected to persist through Thursday afternoon.<div> </div><div>Monday through Wednesday afternoon</div>Heavy to intense rainfall (100-200 millimeters)La UnionPangasinanBenguetZambalesBataanOccidental Mindoro<div> </div>Moderate to heavy rains (50-100 mm)Metro ManilaIlocos SurAbraTarlacNueva EcijaPampangaBulacanRizalLagunaCaviteBatangasOriental MindoroAntique<div> </div><div>Wednesday afternoon to Thursday afternoon</div>Heavy to intense rainfall (100-200 millimeters)ZambalesBataanOccidental Mindoro<div> </div>Moderate to heavy rains (50-100 mm)Metro ManilaIlocos SurLa UnionPangasinanBenguetTarlacPampangaBulacanRizalLagunaCaviteBatangasPAGASA’s National Capital Region Division warned that severe impacts from the monsoon rains may continue Tuesday in Metro Manila and parts of Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, and Cavite.By Wednesday, significant impacts may still be expected in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Rizal, Cavite, and parts of Laguna and Batangas.Heavy rainfall may cause flooding that could result in serious injuries and pose danger to life. Health facilities and residential and commercial structures may also sustain moderate to extensive damage.Power and water service interruptions are possible in some areas, while road, rail, sea, and air transport disruptions could lead to longer travel times and passenger stranding.PAGASA reminded the public to: Stay indoors and continue monitoring official weather updates.Avoid touching electrical equipment while wet or standing in floodwater.Do not swim or go boating in swollen rivers.Do not cross streams when water is already above the knee.Do not walk or drive through flooded areas.Dispose of stagnant rainwater in cans, pots, tires, and other containers to prevent mosquito breeding.Ensure food and drinking water are not contaminated by floodwater.Check wet or submerged electrical outlets and appliances before restoring electricity.Report fallen trees and electric posts to authorities.Leave evacuation areas only when authorities declare it safe to return.Check homes for possible damage and make necessary repairs.

The southwest monsoon or Habagat dumped 201.7 millimeters of rain in Science Garden, Quezon City in six hours, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, PAGASA said.

The southwest monsoon or Habagat dumped 201.7 millimeters of rain in Science Garden, Quezon City in six hours, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, PAGASA said.

Quezon City records more than 200 mm of Habagat rains in 6 hours

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Quezon City records more than 200 mm of Habagat rains in 6 hours

Ariel Rojas,

ABS-CBN News

Published August 17, 2026 09:13 PM PHT

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