PAGASA: Low Pressure Area Brings Heavy Rainfall to Southern Luzon
A low pressure area crossing Southern Luzon brings substantial rainfall to multiple regions, with PAGASA warning of potential floods and landslides in Rizal, Quezon, and Aurora provinces.
Satellite image showing the low pressure area affecting Southern Luzon with rainfall visualization
Weather System Threatens Multiple Regions with Flood Risks
The low pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) continued its path across Southern Luzon on Sunday, September 14, bringing significant rainfall to multiple regions. PAGASA's latest weather advisory indicates heightened flood risks in several areas.
Current Position and Impact
As of 3 pm Sunday, the weather disturbance was located 115 kilometers north of Coron, Palawan. While PAGASA has indicated that the system is unlikely to intensify into a tropical depression within 24 hours, its effects remain significant for many regions.
Affected Areas
The following regions are experiencing scattered rain and thunderstorms:
- Metro Manila
- Calabarzon
- Mimaropa
- Ilocos Region
- Cordillera Administrative Region
- Cagayan Valley
- Central Luzon
- Western Visayas
- Negros Island Region
High-Risk Areas
From Sunday afternoon through Monday, September 15, the provinces of Rizal, Quezon, and Aurora face the highest risk, with expected rainfall between 50-100 millimeters. These conditions highlight the critical importance of proper flood control infrastructure in vulnerable areas.
Economic Impact and Infrastructure Concerns
The Philippines' ongoing economic development efforts face regular challenges from weather-related disruptions, emphasizing the need for climate-resilient infrastructure and preparedness measures.
2025 Weather Pattern Overview
The Philippines has experienced 12 tropical cyclones in 2025, including two September systems - Tropical Depression Kiko and Tropical Depression Lannie. PAGASA projects an additional two to four tropical cyclones may develop or enter PAR this month.
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