Two LPAs Inside PAR May Develop Into Tropical Depressions; Heavy Rains Expected

Two low-pressure areas (LPAs) are being monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, both with a medium chance of developing into tropical depressions within 24 hours. Alongside these weather systems, the Southwest Monsoon is expected to bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon, including areas in the Cordillera.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reports that two weather systems are being closely monitored within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of 2:00 PM today.

Two LPAs Under Monitoring

• Low Pressure Area (LPA 07g)
• Low Pressure Area (LPA 07h)

Both systems have a medium potential of developing into tropical depressions within the next 24 hours. PAGASA is advising the public to stay alert and monitor succeeding bulletins, as any development could enhance rainfall across affected regions.

Heavy Rainfall Outlook Due to the Southwest Monsoon

Even as the two LPAs are being monitored, the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to bring rains over parts of Luzon in the coming days. PAGASA’s Weather Advisory No. 25 details the following rainfall outlook:

Areas Expected to Receive 100–200 mm Rainfall

• Today to Tomorrow Afternoon (July 22): Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal
• Tomorrow Afternoon to Wednesday Afternoon (July 23): Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro
• Wednesday Afternoon to Thursday Afternoon (July 24): Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro

Areas Expected to Receive 50–100 mm Rainfall

• Today to Tomorrow Afternoon (July 22): Pangasinan, Tarlac, Laguna, Quezon, Occidental Mindoro
• Tomorrow Afternoon to Wednesday Afternoon (July 23): Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Masbate, Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros Occidental
• Wednesday Afternoon to Thursday Afternoon (July 24): Metro Manila, Apayao, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Masbate, Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines Sur, Aklan, Antique

Potential Impacts

• Severe flooding and landslides are expected in areas with more than 200 mm of rainfall.
• Numerous flooding events and landslides are likely in urbanized or low-lying areas under 100–200 mm rainfall.
• Localized flooding and landslides are possible in areas expecting 50–100 mm rainfall.

What Residents Should Do

• Regularly check PAGASA and local government advisories.
• Avoid landslide-prone zones and monitor river levels.
• Prepare emergency kits and review evacuation plans if you live in high-risk areas.