Manila, Aug. 21 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Quick Response Teams remain on full alert for the potential impact of Saudel, a severe tropical storm which is still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility as of posting time.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, Saudel is expected to intensify the southwest monsoon (habagat) and bring heavy rainfall across Luzon starting Monday.

"Ang ating mga quick response teams sa central office at maging sa mga field offices, pati na ang mga ginagamit na specialized equipments, ay nakahanda na para tumugon sa inaasahang malakas na pagbuhos ng ulan dulot ng habagat sa susunod na linggo. Kahit na bumubuti ang pa...