The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday that southwest monsoon or "hanging habagat" continues to be the dominant weather system affecting the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.

In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Jori Loiz said the southwest monsoon, which is associated with the occurrence of intermittent to continuous rains, is the prevailing wind system during the rainy season.

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