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Back to headlinesAugust 20, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT

Weather · Public Safety

Weather Improves Across Luzon as Neneng and Habagat Weaken

PAGASA reported a gradual easing of monsoon conditions across Metro Manila and much of Luzon as Neneng weakened near Taiwan.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 20, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT2 min read
FMB News editorial visual for improving weather across LuzonFMB News editorial visual
FMB News editorial visual accompanying the August 20 weather update.FMB News editorial visualLicense details

Why this matters to Filipinos

FMB News connects the verified facts and evidence in this report to the decisions, costs, opportunities, and risks that may affect Filipinos, Philippine communities, and the country.

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Verified facts

What happened

PAGASA reported improving weather across Metro Manila, Central Luzon and CALABARZON on Thursday morning as Tropical Depression Neneng weakened near Taiwan and the Southwest Monsoon lost strength.

The approved FMB News brief also reported that La Mesa Dam remained below overflow level while floodwaters began receding in several previously inundated areas.

Context

Context

Neneng had helped enhance monsoon flow over western Luzon during the preceding days. By early August 20, PAGASA was seeing a weakening moisture feed and a shift toward more localized showers rather than widespread heavy rain.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters

Improving weather gives local governments more room for road clearing, pumping operations and post-flood cleanup, but saturated ground and residual runoff can still create localized hazards.

What to watch next

What to watch next

Residents should continue following PAGASA and local disaster advisories for isolated thunderstorms, remaining floodwater and any changes in reservoir or river conditions.

Sources and public record

DOST-PAGASA / Inquirer.net: Pagasa sees improving weather as Neneng, habagat weaken (August 20, 2026, 6:55 AM PHT)