Monsoon rains to pour in some areas in Luzon on Thursday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains are expected to prevail over several areas in Luzon on Thursday, Aug. 27, due to the continuing effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon, or habagat. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) made the forecast in an advisory issued at 1:45 p.m. Heavy to intense rain showers with