The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) has issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 3 for Northern Luzon, effective as of 8:00 AM on September 3, 2026. This warning is due to the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as Habagat.
An Orange Warning has been issued for several areas, including Ilocos Norte (Badoc, City of Batac, Carasi, Currimao, Dingras, Banna, Laoag City, Marcos, Nueva Era, Paoay, Piddig, Pinili, San Nicolas, Sarrat, Solsona), Benguet, La Union, Abra (Bangued, Danglas, Dolores, La Paz, Lagayan, Langiden, Luba, Peñarrubia, Pidigan, Pilar, San Isidro, San Juan, San Quintin, Tayum, Villaviciosa), and Ilocos Sur. Residents in these areas are advised to prepare for potential flooding and landslides, as these hazards are threatening in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas.
A Yellow Warning is in place for other parts of Ilocos Norte (Adams, Bacarra, Bangui, Dumalneg, Pagudpud, Pasuquin, Vintar, Burgos), Abra (Boliney, Bucay, Bucloc, Daguioman, Lacub, Lagangilang, Licuan Baay, Malibcong, Manabo, Sallapadan, Tineg, Tubo), and Pangasinan. In these regions, possible flooding and landslides are anticipated.
Light to moderate, and at times heavy rains are expected over Nueva Vizcaya (Dupax Del Norte, Kasibu, Bayombong, Quezon, Villaverde, Bagabag, Solano, Diadi), Ifugao (Lamut, Kiangan, Banaue, Hingyon, Mayoyao, Lagawe, Alfonso Lista, Aguinaldo), Cagayan (Sanchez Mira, Pamplona, Rizal, Abulug, Piat, Tuao, Santo Niño, Lasam, Ballesteros, Allacapan), Apayao (Luna, Pudtol, Flora, Santa Marcela), Kalinga (Pinukpuk, Tanudan, City of Tabuk, Rizal), Mountain Province (Natonin, Barlig, Paracelis), Quirino (Nagtipunan, Diffun, Aglipay, Cabarroguis), Aurora (Dipaculao), and Isabela (Cordon) within the next 2 to 3 hours.
The current weather conditions are being experienced in Ifugao (Tinoc, Hungduan, Asipulo), Mountain Province (Sabangan, Bauko, Tadian, Besao, Sagada, Bontoc, Sadanga), Nueva Vizcaya (Dupax Del Sur, Aritao, Santa Fe, Kayapa, Ambaguio, Bambang, Alfonso Castaneda), Apayao (Calanasan, Kabugao, Conner), Kalinga (Balbalan, Pasil, Lubuagan, Tinglayan), Cagayan (Santa Praxedes, Claveria), and Aurora (Maria Aurora, Dingalan, San Luis, and Baler). These conditions may persist for the next 2 to 3 hours and could affect nearby areas.
The public and local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices are advised to monitor the weather conditions closely and await the next advisory, which is scheduled to be issued at 11:00 AM today. Residents are urged to take precautionary measures against the impacts of these hazards, particularly those living along mountain slopes, due to the risk of landslides, mudslides, rockslides, and flash floods.
Background & Context
Weather warnings such as this are typically issued to alert residents of potential hazards due to severe weather conditions. An Orange Warning indicates a higher level of threat, requiring community preparedness, while a Yellow Warning suggests a need for community awareness. Residents in affected areas are generally advised to secure their homes, prepare emergency kits, and stay informed through local news and official channels.
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