Tropical Storms and Monsoon Rains Cause Deaths and Widespread Damage in Philippines
A combination of tropical storms Luis and Maymay, along with the southwest monsoon (habagat), has caused significant flooding, damage, and at least 15 deaths across the Philippines. Thousands of schools suspended classes and several dams neared spilling levels due to the heavy rainfall.
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[Walang Pasok] Class suspensions, Monday, August 10, 2026
Here is a list of areas where classes are suspended for Monday, August 10, 2026, due to the southwest monsoon
By Rappler.com
Read full article →A week of storms: Monsoon, Luis, Maymay leave trail of destruction
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon, intensified by Tropical Depression Luis and Tropical Storm Maymay, left a trail of death and destruction after inundating most of Luzon for over a week. Luis made landfall in Isabela and weakened into a low-pressure area on Aug. 3, while Maymay made landfall in Ilocos Sur on Aug. 6
By mmercado
Read full article →Over 10,000 schools suspend classes as habagat dumps rain in Luzon
In-person classes were suspended in more than 10,000 public schools on Monday, August 10, amid the continued heavy rains from the southwest monsoon (habagat).
By Cristina Chi
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