Typhoon Inday, enhanced Habagat bring rough seas to southern and eastern Oriental Mindoro

PAGASA warns that Typhoon Inday together with an enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) is producing rough seas — small boats and passenger services on Puerto Galera routes may be disrupted. Check official advisories before going out to sea.

Typhoon Inday and enhanced Habagat bring rough seas to Puerto Galera coastal waters

PAGASA reports that Typhoon Inday, combined with a strengthened Southwest Monsoon (locally known as Habagat), is producing strong to gale‑force gusts and hazardous sea conditions across parts of the country. For the southern and eastern seaboards of Oriental Mindoro — including waters off Puerto Galera — the weather service says seas may reach roughly three metres.

Those conditions create a heightened risk for small boats and motorbancas. Local authorities and safety advisers describe this as the classic “not a day to play hero” moment for operators of small craft: choppy waters and high waves can lead to capsizing, passenger injuries and cancelled trips.

Even if Puerto Galera is not the direct landfall area for Typhoon Inday, the combined effect of the storm and the enhanced Habagat can disrupt ferry services, boat tours, diving schedules and other sea‑based activities. Travellers and residents planning sea travel should expect delays or cancellations and allow extra time for changes.

Practical advice: before travelling by sea, confirm the latest PAGASA advisories and check with ferry operators, tour companies or local port authorities for up‑to‑date schedule and safety information. Avoid taking small boats in rough conditions and follow instructions from coastguard or municipal officials.

The raw source for this report is a PAGASA advisory summarised for local readers. We will update this story when official PAGASA bulletins, local port notices or ferry operator statements with times, contact details and specific service cancellations become available.

• PAGASA: Typhoon Inday + enhanced Habagat producing rough seas.
• Southern and eastern seaboards of Oriental Mindoro: seas up to about three metres reported.
• Small boats and motorbancas are at particular risk—avoid if possible.
• Ferries, tours and diving trips around Puerto Galera may be delayed or cancelled.
• Check official advisories and operator notices before travelling.