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Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued over Central Luzon and nearby areas due to a low pressure area, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides.

The Philippines' weather agency PAGASA has issued heavy rainfall warnings for Central Luzon, including Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, and other areas. Orange and yellow rainfall warnings have been declared as heavy rains triggered by a low pressure area (habagat) continue to affect these regions. These conditions significantly raise the chances of flash floods and landslides, especially in hazard-prone locations, affecting Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.