The Philippines is bracing for more rain and possible storm development as three low pressure areas (LPAs) are being monitored by the state weather bureau, with one expected to develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours.
As of 8:00 am today, July 22, 2025, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that LPA 07g, currently within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), now has a high chance of intensifying into a tropical depression within the day.
Two other systems are also under close watch:
- LPA 07h, also inside PAR, has a medium potential of development
- LPA 07i, still outside PAR, holds a medium potential of intensifying as well
These weather systems, combined with the intensified southwest monsoon or habagat, are expected to dump torrential rainfall across large parts of Luzon and the Visayas over the coming days.
Rainfall forecast and affected areas
Today until noon of July 23
- More than 200 mm: Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro
- 100–200 mm: Pangasinan, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Laguna, Rizal
- 50–100 mm: Ilocos Region, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Palawan, Marinduque, Romblon, Masbate, Bicol Region, Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, Negros Occidental
Noon of July 23 to noon of July 24
- More than 200 mm: Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan
- 100–200 mm: La Union, Benguet, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro
- 50–100 mm: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Marinduque, Romblon, Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Antique
Noon of July 24 to noon of July 25
- 100–200 mm: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan
- 50–100 mm: Apayao, Abra, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan, Antique
PAGASA warns that rainfall may be even higher in mountainous and elevated areas, increasing the risks of flash floods and landslides. The agency also cautions that significant rainfall from previous days may worsen the impacts of upcoming downpours.
Understanding the warnings
PAGASA stresses the importance of knowing the difference between a heavy rainfall warning and a weather advisory:
- A heavy rainfall warning provides a 3-hour forecast down to the municipal level, using Doppler radar for precise, real-time monitoring. It is vital for immediate decisions such as class or work suspensions.
- A weather advisory covers a broader 24-hour period, issued at the provincial level, offering general guidance but less specific timing and location detail.
Local government units, disaster response teams, and residents are urged to closely monitor official updates and take all necessary precautions to safeguard life and property.
Unless significant changes occur, the next advisory will be issued at 11:00 am on July 23.
