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LIVE UPDATES: Habagat brings heavy rains, flooding in parts of PH

/ Updated as of: 09:20 PM August 09, 2026

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Floodwaters surge along the Strawberry Farm area in La Trinidad, Benguet, on Aug. 6, 2026, as continuous rains batter the province. The Philippine Red Cross Benguet Chapter conducted a roving activity to monitor conditions in the area. Photos courtesy of the Philippine Red Cross Benguet Chapter

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continue to affect parts of the Philippines, causing flooding and disrupting communities.

Follow our live updates for the latest on affected areas, weather advisories, class suspensions, and rescue efforts. /dl

Zambales classes suspended on Monday, August 10

August 9 , 2026 – 08:55 PM
Zambales classes suspended on Monday, August 10
All 13 towns in this province suspended classes on Monday as rains continued due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat.”

Marikina solon calls for sanctions on contractor of idle pumping stations

August 9 , 2026 – 08:40 PM
Marikina solon calls for sanctions on contractor of idle pumping stations
Marikina Rep. Miro Quimbo called for the immediate suspension of the contractor and operator of the Iwahig and Tumana Pumping Stations

Pagasa: Rainy Monday in parts of Luzon, Visayas as ‘habagat’ lingers

August 9 , 2026 – 07:31 PM
Pagasa: Rainy Monday in parts of Luzon, Visayas as ‘habagat’ lingers
Rains triggered by the southwest monsoon or “habagat” are forecast to continue in several parts of Luzon on Monday, according to Pagasa.

High-risk areas in Ilocos Sur evacuated amid heavy ‘habagat’ rains

August 9 , 2026 – 08:00 PM
High-risk areas in Ilocos Sur evacuated amid heavy ‘habagat’ rains
Residents in high-risk areas of Ilocos Sur have been ordered to evacuate amid continuous rainfall brought by the habagat on Sunday, Aug. 9.

Marcos closely monitoring ‘habagat’ impact – Palace

August 9 , 2026 – 07:43 PM
Marcos closely monitoring ‘habagat’ impact – Palace
 Pres. Marcos Jr. is closely monitoring the impact of the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, particularly in flood-prone areas

Floods grip Bulacan residents, motorists

August 9 , 2026 – 07:37 PM
Floods grip Bulacan residents, motorists
Floods trapped a number of families in San Ildefonso town as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon or “habagat” continued to pound Bulacan.

Heavy rainfall warning stays in 11 Luzon areas; red warning lifted

August 9 , 2026 – 08:22 PM
Heavy rainfall warning stays in 11 Luzon areas; red warning lifted
MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rainfall is still forecast in parts of Luzon Sunday evening even as red rainfall warnings were lifted in three provinces, according to the state weather bureau

Falling tree injures 2 in Angeles City

August 9 , 2026 – 05:34 PM
Falling tree injures 2 in Angeles City
Two tricycle passengers were injured after a large tree fell in Barangay Pulung Cacutud, Angeles City on Saturday night.

Landslides, floods disrupt travel in N. Luzon as ‘habagat’ rains persist

August 9 , 2026 – 05:13 PM
Landslides, floods disrupt travel in N. Luzon as ‘habagat’ rains persist
Incessant rains due to the southwest monsoon triggered landslides, road closures and rising river levels across Cagayan Valley and Cordillera

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‘Habagat’ rains affect 3,640 families in Rizal, Cavite, Batangas – DSWD

August 9 , 2026 – 03:31 PM
‘Habagat’ rains affect 3,640 families in Rizal, Cavite, Batangas – DSWD
Rains brought by TD Maymay and the southwest monsoon, or habagat, have affected 3,640 families in Rizal, Cavite, and Batangas provinces.

Coast Guard suspends trips of small vessels in parts of Southern Leyte

August 9 , 2026 – 03:15 PM
Coast Guard suspends trips of small vessels in parts of Southern Leyte
PCG suspended the operation of small vessels in parts of Southern Leyte due to rough sea conditions caused by the southwest monsoon

143 families evacuated in Batangas City due to ‘habagat’ rains

August 9 , 2026 – 03:10 PM
143 families evacuated in Batangas City due to ‘habagat’ rains
A total of 143 families, or 505 individuals, were evacuated to safer areas due to intensified rains brought by the enhanced “habagat.

Bianca Gonzalez urges public not to forget ‘ghost projects’ as floods hit anew

August 9 , 2026 – 02:46 PM
Bianca Gonzalez urges public not to forget ‘ghost projects’ as floods hit anew
Bianca Gonzalez called for continued accountability over alleged “ghost projects” as rains once again triggered flooding in the Philippines.

August 9 , 2026 02:42 PM

Dozens of ferry trips canceled as ‘habagat’ brings rough seas

August 9 , 2026 – 02:25 PM
Dozens of ferry trips canceled as ‘habagat’ brings rough seas
Dozens of sea trips were canceled on Sunday, Aug. 9, as the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to bring bad weather and rough seas.

11 houses damaged as strong winds hit Zambales town

August 9 , 2026 – 02:12 PM
11 houses damaged as strong winds hit Zambales town
Strong winds amid rainfall damaged 11 houses in San Antonio in Zambales brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat.

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Over 3,300 people affected by flooding due to habagat in Oriental Mindoro

August 9 , 2026 – 01:52 PM
Over 3,300 people affected by flooding due to habagat in Oriental Mindoro
At least 3,388 individuals have been affected by flooding and heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon in Oriental Mindoro.

Water level beneath Olongapo bridge reaches evacuation level

August 9 , 2026 – 01:39 PM
Water level beneath Olongapo bridge reaches evacuation level
Water levels beneath 3 bridges in Olongapo rose further on Sunday, with the level beneath Sta. Rita Bridge reaching the evacuation level.

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Man dies from electrocution in flooded Lipa City street

August 9 , 2026 – 12:31 PM
Man dies from electrocution in flooded Lipa City street
A 28-year-old man died Saturday night, Aug. 8, reportedly electrocuted while walking along a flooded street in Lipa City, Batangas.

LIST: Flooded areas in Metro Manila on Sunday

August 9 , 2026 – 12:25 PM
LIST: Flooded areas in Metro Manila on Sunday
Metro Manila roads remained flooded Sunday morning, with several areas in Quezon City, Las Piñas, Parañaque, Malabon and Manila affected.

Habagat, Typhoon Dolphin strand 543 passengers, disrupt sea travel

August 9 , 2026 – 12:20 PM
Habagat, Typhoon Dolphin strand 543 passengers, disrupt sea travel
More than 500 passengers and scores of vehicles and vessels were stranded at ports across four regions Sunday due to rough sea conditions brought by the habagat.

August 9 , 2026 12:04 PM

Over 3,000 evacuated as floods worsen in Bacoor City

August 9 , 2026 – 12:01 PM
Over 3,000 evacuated as floods worsen in Bacoor City
The number of residents evacuated in Bacoor City, Cavite continued to rise Sunday as heavy rains brought by the habagat caused flooding in low-lying areas.

PNP ramps up rescue operations as ‘habagat’ triggers flooding

August 9 , 2026 – 11:55 AM
PNP ramps up rescue operations as ‘habagat’ triggers flooding
PNP mobilized additional personnel to flood-hit communities, ramping up rescue operations as torrential rains brought by the “habagat,” forced residents to evacuate.

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Walang Pasok: Class, work suspensions on Monday, August 10

August 9 , 2026 – 10:58 AM
Walang Pasok: Class, work suspensions on Monday, August 10
Classes and government work are suspended in some areas on Monday, August 10, due to the heavy rains brought by habagat.

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First alarm persists for Marikina River water level due to habagat

August 9 , 2026 – 07:57 AM
First alarm persists for Marikina River water level due to habagat
The first alarm is still raised over the water level of the Marikina River on Sunday morning due to the continuous heavy rains.

Habagat continues to drench Luzon; red alert up in Ilocos Sur, Benguet

August 9 , 2026 – 07:30 AM
Habagat continues to drench Luzon; red alert up in Ilocos Sur, Benguet
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will continue to persist over Luzon, with a red rainfall alert issued over Ilocos Sur and Benguet.

Death toll from ‘habagat,’ storms rises to 7

August 9 , 2026 – 05:28 AM
Death toll from ‘habagat,’ storms rises to 7
At least seven people have died in drowning and landslide incidents as persistent rains brought by the “habagat” in Luzon.

Aerial view shows extent of deadly Benguet landslide

August 9 , 2026 – 01:18 AM
Aerial view shows extent of deadly Benguet landslide
A bird’s-eye view taken on Aug. 8 shows the extent of the landslide that struck Barangay Shilan in La Trinidad, Benguet.

Loosening soil, rocks pose risk to road in Zambales town

August 9 , 2026 – 01:01 AM
Loosening soil, rocks pose risk to road in Zambales town
Loosening soil and falling rocks along a mountainside prompted a road warning in San Marcelino town in Zambales on Saturday (Aug. 8).

Water level beneath Olongapo bridge reaches critical level

August 9 , 2026 – 12:40 AM
Water level beneath Olongapo bridge reaches critical level
The water level beneath Sta. Rita Bridge in this city reached the critical level on Aug. 8 as rains brought by “habagat.”

Rising floodwaters inundate houses in Benguet

August 9 , 2026 – 12:32 AM
Rising floodwaters inundate houses in Benguet
Floodwaters rose to about two feet in Barangay Pico, La Trinidad, Benguet on Aug. 8 as heavy rains continued to affect the municipality.

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