Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz
Price freeze on medicines ordered in areas affected by ‘Carina’, ‘habagat’
July 26, 2024 9:32 am
In response to the widespread devastation caused by typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon (habagat), the Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday, July 26 a price freeze on certain medicines in some of the affected areas.
Up to 3 tropical cyclones possible in August
July 26, 2024 6:40 am
Two or three tropical cyclones may enter or form within the country’s area of responsibility next month, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its climate outlook for August.
Intense rainfall from ‘Carina’, ‘habagat’ precursory sign of La Niña — PAGASA
July 26, 2024 5:37 am
The intense rainfall caused by the southwest monsoon (habagat) enhanced by typhoon Carina (Gaemi) is considered a “precursory sign” of the looming La Niña, said Ana Liza Solis, Chief of the Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PAGASA issues final flood advisory as La Mesa Dam water level stabilizes
July 26, 2024 3:15 am
The water level at La Mesa Dam in Quezon City dropped below its spilling threshold of 80.15 meters, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to lift its flood warning on Friday, July 26.
LPA east of Mindanao may not develop into tropical cyclone in next 24 hours — PAGASA
July 26, 2024 2:54 am
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, July 26 said the low pressure area (LPA) inside the country’s area of responsibility has a “low chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours.”