Tropical Depression Luis Weakens After Isabela Landfall

Tropical Depression Luis made landfall in Isabela, Philippines, bringing torrential rain to areas like Pangasinan, before weakening into a Low Pressure Area. This led to the suspension of classes and government work in several towns.

3 Aug, 13:15 — 3 Aug, 15:05

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Tropical depressions and the enhanced southwest monsoon frequently bring heavy rainfall to the Philippines, leading to widespread flooding, landslides, and disruptions to daily life. These events pose significant risks to infrastructure and public safety, necessitating immediate precautionary measures.

Key entitiesTropical Depression Luis Pangasinan Zambales

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Tropical Depression Luis is causing torrential rain in Luzon
Classes and government work were suspended in some areas due to TD Luis
The weather event occurred on Monday, August 3

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Tropical Depression Luis continues to dump rain in many areas in Luzon on Monday, August 3

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Tropical Depression Luis has slightly weakened

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RapplerMostly Factual2h ago

Tropical Depression Luis makes landfall in Isabela

Following its landfall late Monday afternoon, August 3, Tropical Depression Luis may begin turning east northeast, or away from the landmass of Luzon

By Acor Arceo

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inquirerMostly Factual25m ago

Pagasa: TD Luis weakens into LPA

MANILA, Philippines—Tropical Depression Luis weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) as of 8 p.m. Monday, the state weather bureau said. In an advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the weather disturbance remains inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). Earlier in the day, Luis made landfall over Maconacon, Isabela, after

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First report: Rappler · 3 Aug, 13:15|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h

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Rappler3 Aug, 13:15First to report

Tropical Depression Luis makes landfall in Isabela

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inquirer3 Aug, 15:05Latest update

Pagasa: TD Luis weakens into LPA

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Initial Impact and SuspensionsAugust 2 evening - August 3 morning

Tropical Depression Luis and the enhanced southwest monsoon began bringing rains, leading to suspensions of classes and government work in Zambales.

Continued Rainfall and WeakeningAugust 3 morning

Despite a slight weakening of TD Luis, torrential rains persisted in areas like Pangasinan.

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Tropical Depression Luis Weakens After Isabela Landfall

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Tropical Depression Luis makes landfall in Isabela

Pagasa: TD Luis weakens into LPA

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Tropical Depression Luis makes landfall in Isabela

Pagasa: TD Luis weakens into LPA

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