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WEATHER- TS MAYMAY

Ariel Rojas

Karen De Guzman

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178607771454320260806-ts-maymay-dark-clouds-quezon-city-MT4.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Dark storm clouds blanket the Quezon City skyline on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2026/8/7/habagat-to-drench-western-parts-of-luzon-visayas-0809">Tropical depression Maymay</a> and the southwest monsoon or Habagat dumped more than a week&#x27;s worth of August rain over several drought-hit areas of northern and Central Luzon in just two days, data from PAGASA showed.</p><p>In Baguio City, 355.2 millimeters of rain fell from 8 a.m. of August 5 to 8 a.m. of August 7. This is equivalent to 11 days’ worth of August rain in the city.</p><p>The following localities also recorded more than a week’s August rain in just 48 hours. </p><ul><li>164.8 mm    Dagupan City, Pangasinan</li><li>76.3 mm    Tanauan City, Batangas</li><li>58.0 mm    Tuguegarao City, Cagayan</li></ul><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, these areas received nearly a week’s rain. </p><ul><li>191.7 mm    Iba, Zambales</li><li>186.5 mm    Subic, Zambales</li><li>129.2 mm    Sinait, Ilocos Sur</li><li>102.7 mm    Cavite City, Cavite</li></ul><div><br/></div><p>The newly opened Abucay station in Bataan registered 171.9 mm of rainfall due to Habagat.</p><p>In Metro Manila, the NAIA station in Pasay City received 89 millimeters of rain, or about two weeks of August precipitation while Science Garden, Quezon City logged 73 mm or about 4 days of August rain in the locality.</p><p>While these rains helped ease drought conditions, they also triggered flooding and landslides in several areas. </p><p>In Rodriguez, Rizal, two people died in a rockslide on Thursday, while another two were killed in a landslide in La Trinidad, Benguet on Friday.</p><p>Rockslides and landslides were also reported in Tuba, Benguet and Sadanga, Mountain Province.</p><p>Floodwaters also inundated strawberry farms in La Trinidad, while an overflowing creek affected the Ganassi-Binang Road.</p><p>Flooding was also reported in several towns in La Union and Tabuk City, Kalinga.</p><p>PAGASA said 29 provinces experienced drought in July, including 12 in northern and Central Luzon. </p><ul><li>La Union</li><li>Pangasinan</li><li>Benguet</li><li>Cagayan</li><li>Isabela</li><li>Quirino</li><li>Aurora</li><li>Nueva Ecija</li><li>Tarlac</li><li>Zambales</li><li>Pampanga</li><li>Bulacan</li></ul><div><br/></div><p>Before Maymay, tropical cyclones Kiyapo and Luis had also brought rainfall over many parts of Luzon.</p><p>With the dissipation of Maymay, the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2026/8/7/habagat-to-drench-western-parts-of-luzon-visayas-0809">Habagat will continue to prevail over Luzon and Western Visayas</a> through the coming week.</p><p>Heavy monsoon rains are expected in Ilocos Region, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, and Occidental Mindoro.</p><p>PAGASA warned against the continued threats of flooding and landslides in susceptible areas.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>911 </strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is urging the public to maximize the use of the government&#x27;s Unified 911 hotline during disasters and emergencies. </p><p>PNP chief PGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. noted that the emergency hotline is not only for reporting crimes but also for requesting immediate assistance during calamities, including preemptive evacuations, search and rescue operations, and other emergencies.</p><p>“Whether for preemptive evacuation, search and rescue operations, or other emergencies, this hotline is a lifeline for everybody,” Nartatez said in a statement. </p><p>Nartatez said prompt reporting is especially crucial during severe weather, when every minute can mean the difference between life and death. </p><p>He added that increasing public awareness of the hotline is part of the government&#x27;s efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and complement the response of local government units and other emergency agencies.</p><p>As rains continue due to Maymay, the PNP has also intensified police deployment in communities vulnerable to landslides and flooding.</p><p>Nartatez ordered all police units in affected areas to increase patrols and assist local government units in carrying out preemptive evacuations. </p><p>“We will intensify patrols and assist local government units in preemptive evacuations, especially in communities identified as vulnerable to landslides and flooding. Our personnel will remain on the ground to help protect lives, secure affected areas, and support search, rescue, and relief operations,&quot; he added.</p><p>&quot;I urge everyone to prioritize their safety by following evacuation orders and weather advisories issued by local authorities. No possession is worth risking your life,” Nartatez said.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hligzrXd_7k?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div>

<p>Tropical depression Maymay and the southwest monsoon or Habagat dumped more than a week's worth of August rain over several drought-hit areas of northern and Central Luzon in just two days, data from PAGASA showed.</p>

Tropical depression Maymay and the southwest monsoon or Habagat dumped more than a week's worth of August rain over several drought-hit areas of northern and Central Luzon in just two days, data from PAGASA showed.

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Maymay, Habagat dump more than a week’s rain over drought-hit Luzon areas

Ariel Rojas,

Karen De Guzman,

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Published August 07, 2026 12:44 PM PHT

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Updated August 07, 2026 02:28 PM PHT

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