Manila, Aug. 18 -- Tropical Depression Huaning maintained its strength, but its trough will bring rains to some areas in Luzon, the weather bureau said in its 5 p.m. bulletin on Monday.

The cyclone packs maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 70 kph. It was located 555 km east northeast of Itbayat, Batanes as of 4 p.m.

No tropical cyclone wind signal is hoisted and Huaning is unlikely to directly affect the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.

However, Huaning's trough will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms across Ilocos Region, Zambales and Bataan. Moderate to heavy rains could result in flash floods or landslides.

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