LPA off Palawan to weaken, rains to ease in affected areas

Inquirer.net - Sep 18, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Rains brought by a low pressure area (LPA) off Palawan are expected to ease as the weather disturbance moves westward toward the West Philippine Sea, the state weather bureau said Friday. The LPA, designated as 09e, was located over the coastal waters of Dumaran, Palawan, and was moving westward as of 5

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