Heavy rains likely in Zambales, Bataan due to 'habagat'

newsinfo / Nation Nation Heavy rains likely in Zambales, Bataan due to ‘habagat’ By: Keith Clores - @inquirerdotnet INQUIRER.net / 08:33 AM July 26, 2026 Share: GRAPHICS BY INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains are expected over Zambales and Bataan in the next few hours due to the “enhanced” southwest monsoon, or habagat, prompting state meteorologists to issue a yellow rainfall alert at 8 a.m.

Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned of 7.5 to 15 millimeters of rain per hour, which may continue for another two hours.

Under the alert, flooding and landslides in mountainous areas are possible. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Kiyapo no longer affecting PH but rains to persist due to habagatFEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO PCSO lotto results: No jackpot winner in July 25 draws NEWSINFO Typhoon Noul, enhanced habagat to bring rain in most of PH – Pagasa NEWSINFO House prosecution to present LandBank execs who handled VP secret funds The specific areas under yellow alert in Zambales are San Antonio, Subic, Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Narciso, San Felipe, and Olongapo. Meanwhile, in Bataan, the alert was issued over Morong, Hermosa, Dinalupihan, Bagac, Balanga, Abucay, Samal, Orani, and Pilar.

Pagasa also cautioned of “light to moderate with occasional heavy rains” over Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Batangas, and Rizal. Such weather conditions are already affecting Pampanga, Bulacan, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac, and Metro Manila, Pagasa added. /mcm Your subscription could not be saved.

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