Tropical Depression Henry Prompts Agricultural Advisory Across Luzon
Farmers urged to clear drainage systems and secure crops as rains affect key farming regions
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According to PAGASA, Tropical Depression Henry has maintained its strength as of July 1, 2026, bringing rains and gusty winds to Zambales and Bataan, while triggering agricultural advisories across several regions in Luzon and the Visayas. The storm was located 70 kilometers west-southwest of Abucay, Bataan, packing maximum sustained winds of 45 kilometers per hour and moving northwestward at 25 kilometers per hour.
The state weather bureau reported that the Southwest Monsoon is also affecting the western sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This weather pattern is bringing cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms to Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bulacan, Tarlac, Pampanga, and parts of MIMAROPA and the Visayas.
Due to the continuous rains, PAGASA noted that soil moisture levels are currently wet in Ilocos Sur, Benguet, and Nueva Ecija, and moist in Ilocos Norte, Abra, and Baguio. Farmers in these areas are advised to clear and maintain irrigation canals, dikes, and drainage ditches to prevent waterlogging and flooding in their fields.
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Agricultural authorities also recommended that growers strengthen plant supports, such as stakes and trellises, to protect crops from strong winds. Farmers with mature crops are urged to harvest them immediately and transport fresh produce using covered vehicles to prevent moisture damage.
Additionally, PAGASA maintained its El Niño alert, warning that the climate pattern may develop by mid-2026, potentially bringing dry spells later in the year. For now, fishers are advised that while no gale warning is active, moderate to rough seas will persist over the western seaboard of Luzon.
SOURCE: PAGASA