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Verified facts
What happened
PAGASA's National Capital Region regional office terminated its heavy-rainfall warning late Tuesday, August 25, after light to moderate rain was observed over parts of its forecast area.
The termination ended that warning cycle; it did not guarantee rain-free conditions or remove the possibility of localized thunderstorms.
Where rain risk remained
Earlier Tuesday, PAGASA placed Zambales and parts of Bataan under a Yellow rainfall warning because flooding was possible in vulnerable areas.
PAGASA's August 25 weather advisory also continued to flag heavy-rainfall risk from the Southwest Monsoon over western and northern Luzon into August 26. The agency's forecasts warned of possible flooding and rain-induced landslides in susceptible communities.
Context
Context
Typhoon Obet had already moved outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, but the southwest monsoon remained the main rain-producing system over Luzon. A cyclone leaving PAR does not automatically end monsoon, marine or localized flood hazards.
Filipino relevance
Why this matters
Ending one regional warning cycle can signal improving conditions, but communities west of Metro Manila may still face flooding or landslide risk from the same monsoon system. Current local warnings remain more useful than a previous bulletin's status.
What to watch next
What to watch next
Rainfall warnings can change within hours. Residents should rely on the latest PAGASA regional advisories and local disaster-office instructions, especially in communities with saturated ground, waterways or landslide exposure.