`southwest monsoon`

Heavy Rains Hit Metro Manila, 20+ Provinces from Enhanced Monsoon

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As of Saturday, August 8, 2026, the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Dolphin continues to bring heavy rains to Metro Manila and over 20 provinces, while a new low pressure area has formed outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. Quezon City residents should prepare for potential flooding, transport disruptions, and class or work suspensions due to sustained heavy rainfall across the metro. Monitor PAGASA weather bulletins, avoid low-lying and flood-prone areas, prepare emergency supplies, and stay updated on local government announcements for class or work suspensions.

Maymay Weakens to LPA; Dolphin Boosts Monsoon Rains

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PAGASA reports Tropical Depression Maymay has weakened into a low pressure area (LPA) and will be absorbed by Typhoon Dolphin on Friday, August 7. Meanwhile, Dolphin is enhancing the southwest monsoon, bringing rains over Luzon and Western Visayas including Metro Manila. Enhanced southwest monsoon means prolonged heavy rains, possible flooding, and disrupted commutes for Quezon City residents — monitor PAGASA alerts and avoid flood-prone areas. No direct event to attend; this is a weather advisory. Residents should check PAGASA’s hourly updates at pagasa.dost.gov.ph, prepare for possible class/work suspensions, and keep emergency kits ready. Avoid travel during peak rainfall.

Class Suspensions Announced for August 4, 2026 Due to Tropical Depression Luis

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Rappler has published a list of areas with class suspensions for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, due to Tropical Depression Luis and the enhanced southwest monsoon. This announcement directly affects students, parents, and workers in Quezon City and Metro Manila, allowing them to plan for safety and childcare during severe weather. Residents should check the full list on Rappler’s website to confirm if their specific city or school is included; suspensions typically apply to all levels in both public and private schools.

PAGASA Warns of Rain from Potential Tropical Cyclone Kiyapo and Southwest Monsoon

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PAGASA has issued a weather advisory warning of incoming rains from a low pressure area expected to become Tropical Depression Kiyapo, located 940 kilometers east of southeastern Luzon as of Wednesday afternoon, July 22, along with an enhanced southwest monsoon affecting Luzon including Metro Manila and Quezon City. Residents in Quezon City should prepare for possible flooding, transport disruptions, and class or work suspensions as heavy rains from the potential tropical cyclone and southwest monsoon could affect daily life and commute. Monitor PAGASA updates via their website or social media, prepare emergency kits, check local government announcements for class and work suspensions, and avoid low-lying areas prone to flooding; no specific venue or registration required as this is a weather advisory.