Rains will continue in most parts of Luzon including Metro Manila and the Visayas due to southwest monsoon or "hanging habagat" enhanced by Tropical Storm "Egay" which maintained its strength and remains almost stationary over Luzon sea, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday.

In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Meno Mendoza said that as of 5 a.m. the center of TS “Egay” was located at 145km southwest of Laoag, Ilocos Norte (17.8°N, 119.3°E) packed with maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center while its gustiness up to 100 kph.

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