What is the Southwest Monsoon?

The Southwest Monsoon, known locally as Habagat, is a seasonal wind pattern in the Philippines that brings heavy rainfall, typically occurring during the summer months.

How does the Southwest Monsoon affect Baguio City?

The Southwest Monsoon brings significant rainfall to Baguio City, often leading to class suspensions and other weather-related advisories issued by local authorities.

What does a Rainfall Advisory No. 47 from PAGASA mean?

Rainfall Advisory No. 47 indicates that PAGASA has identified ongoing heavy rains in certain areas, urging residents to stay alert for possible flooding and other weather-related impacts.

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Southwest Monsoon Brings Rains Over Northern and Central Luzon

July 9, 2025141 views0

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), through its Regional Services Division – Northern Luzon, has issued Rainfall Advisory No. 47 as the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to bring rains over parts of Luzon.

In light of the inclement weather, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has announced the suspension of classes from preschool to senior high school, both public and private, starting at 12 noon today.

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Current Rainfall Conditions

As of 2:00 PM, light to moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall is currently being experienced in portions of Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya (Alfonso Castañeda, Dupax del Sur, Aritao, Kayapa, and Santa Fe), and parts of Ifugao. These conditions are expected to persist for the next 2 to 3 hours and may affect nearby areas.

Expected Rainfall in Nearby Areas

In the next few hours, similar rainfall conditions are expected to affect:

Batanes
Cagayan
Abra (Lacub, Malibcong, Tineg)
Kalinga
Rest of Benguet
Pangasinan (San Nicolas, Natividad, San Quintin, Umingan, Tayug, San Manuel, Santa Maria, Asingan)
Aurora (Dilasag, Casiguran)
Quirino (Maddela, Nagtipunan)
Nueva Vizcaya (Kasibu, Dupax del Norte, Bambang)
Rest of Ifugao
Mountain Province
Portions of Ilocos Sur and Apayao

Public Advisory

PAGASA urges the public and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (DRRMOs) to monitor weather updates and take appropriate precautionary measures. Residents in mountainous and low-lying areas are advised to stay alert for possible landslides, mudslides, rockslides, and flash floods.

The next rainfall advisory is expected at 5:00 PM today. Stay tuned to official weather bulletins for further updates.