While the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” remains the main source of rain from July to September, scientists say the “indirect” effect of distant tropical cyclones accounts for about a third of total rainfall during this season. Researchers from Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU); Manila...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, July 18, said that Tropical Storm Crising (international name: “Wipha”), which slightly intensified as it moved west-northwestward toward mainland Cagayan and the Babuyan Islands, may reach the...
A new Low-Pressure Area (LPA) formed inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Tuesday, July 15, and may develop into a tropical depression within the next 48 hours, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As of 3 p.m., the LPA was...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, July 14, warned of increasing rains across the country this week as a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) could develop by midweek, which may enhance the effects of the southwest monsoon, locally known as...
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” continues to affect parts of the country, while another Low-Pressure Area (LPA) may develop in the coming days, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, July 13. PAGASA weather specialist Obet...
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” continues to bring rains to many parts of the Philippines on Saturday, July 12, prompting weather officials to warn of possible flash floods and landslides in affected areas. Based on the latest weather update from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday, July 11, that two low-pressure areas (LPAs) located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) are not expected to directly affect any part of the country. PAGASA weather specialist...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued flood bulletins on Wednesday, July 9, warning of potential flooding in communities near the Pasig-Marikina-Laguna de Bay and Tullahan River basins due to rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or...
A Low-Pressure Area (LPA) spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has a low probability of developing into a tropical cyclone, but the southwest monsoon (habagat) will continue to affect the entire country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, July 8, said no tropical cyclone is currently inside or near the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). However, PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina said the southwest monsoon, or...
Heavy rainfall is expected to persist in several areas over the coming days due to a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) east of Northern Luzon and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat), said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, July 3. As of...
The Low-Pressure Area (LPA) spotted east of Luzon may still develop into a tropical depression in the coming days, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, July 1. As of 3 a.m., the LPA was located about 650 kilometers east of...
