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Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Northern Luzon as of 11:00AM

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 4 due to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) affecting Northern Luzon. The warning was released at 11:00 AM on September 3, 2026.

An Orange Warning has been issued for the following areas: Benguet (Atok, Baguio City, Bakun, Kapangan, Kibungan, La Trinidad, Sablan, Tuba, Tublay), 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. This warning indicates that flooding and landslides are threatening in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas.

A Yellow Warning is in effect for Benguet (Bokod, Buguias, Itogon, Kabayan, Mankayan), Abra (Boliney, Bucay, Bucloc, Daguioman, Lacub, Lagangilang, Licuan-Baay, Malibcong, Manabo, Sallapadan, Tineg, Tubo), Ilocos Norte, and Pangasinan (Agno, Aguilar, City of Alaminos, Anda, Bani, Bolinao, Bugallon, Burgos, Dasol, Infanta, Labrador, Mabini, Mangatarem, and Sual). This level of warning suggests possible flooding and landslides in these areas.

Light to moderate to at times heavy rains are expected over Ifugao (Tinoc, Hungduan, Lamut, Kiangan, Banaue, Hingyon, Mayoyao, Lagawe, Asipulo), Nueva Vizcaya (Dupax Del Norte, Dupax Del Sur, Aritao, Santa Fe, Kayapa, Ambaguio, Bambang, Bayombong, Villaverde, Solano, Alfonso Castaneda), Cagayan (Sanchez Mira, Pamplona, Rizal, Abulug, Tuao), Apayao (Luna, Pudtol, Flora, Santa Marcela), Kalinga (Pinukpuk, Tanudan, City of Tabuk), Mountain Province (Natonin, Barlig), and Aurora (Maria Aurora, Dingalan, San Luis, and Baler) within the next 2 to 3 hours.

Currently, these conditions are being experienced in Mountain Province (Sabangan, Bauko, Besao, Sagada, Bontoc, Sadanga, Tadian), Apayao (Calanasan, Kabugao, Conner), Kalinga (Balbalan, Pasil, Lubuagan, Tinglayan), Cagayan (Santa Praxedes, Claveria), and Pangasinan (Alcala, Asingan, Balungao, Basista, Bautista, Bayambang, Binalonan, Binmaley, Calasiao, Dagupan City, Lingayen, Malasiqui, Manaoag, Mangaldan, Mapandan, Natividad, Pozorrubio, Rosales, San Carlos City, San Fabian, San Jacinto, San Manuel, San Nicolas, San Quintin, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Santo Tomas, Sison, Tayug, Umingan, Urbiztondo, City of Urdaneta, Villasis, and Laoac) and may persist for the next 2 to 3 hours.

The public and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices are advised to monitor the weather conditions closely and watch for the next warning to be issued at 2:00 PM today. Residents in affected areas should take precautionary measures against potential hazards such as landslides, mudslides, rockslides, and flash floods.

Background & Context

Weather warnings such as these are typically issued to alert the public about potential hazards due to severe weather conditions. An Orange Warning indicates a high likelihood of severe weather that could lead to flooding and landslides, urging residents to prepare and take necessary precautions. A Yellow Warning suggests that the weather could potentially cause disruptions, and residents should remain vigilant. Monitoring updates from official sources is crucial during such times.

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