"Falcon" enhances Southwest monsoon

The southwest monsoon is expected to bring occasional rains over Northern and Central Luzon becoming widespread rains over the western section.

This, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Sunday.

Pagasa also cautioned fishermen along the coastal areas of Luzon to be advised not to venture out into the sea due to big waves generated by monsoon surges associated with Tropical Storm "Falcon" (international name: Meari).

Earlier in the day, Pagasa indicated that Northern Luzon will experience monsoon rains which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the southwest will prevail over Luzon and Western Visayas and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the East to Southwest over the rest of the country with slight to moderate seas. — DBL