low-pressure area

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Two low pressure areas are being actively monitored near the Philippines, with recent developments showing them weakening or dissipating.

As of early August 2026, two low pressure areas around the Philippine Area of Responsibility are under close observation. One system formerly named Luis has weakened into a low pressure area and eventually dissipated, while another low pressure area developed into a tropical depression outside the Philippine region. PAGASA and other agencies continue monitoring these weather systems due to their potential to bring rainfall or further development.