Weather conditions are expected to generally improve across the country after Tropical Depression Neneng weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA) and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
A respite from rains brought by the southwest monsoon or “habagat” is expected as Tropical Depression Neneng weakens, but the break may be short-lived as another surge of the monsoon is possible next week. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it continues to augment relief assistance for local government units (LGUs) helping communities affected by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and back-to-back tropical cyclones “Luis” and “Maymay.” Based on the latest Disaster...
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will continue to bring rains over Luzon and parts of Western Visayas on Thursday, Aug. 13, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. PAGASA weather specialist Leanne Loreto warned that the monsoon rains...
TOKYO (AP) — Tropical storm Chan-hom moved westward Wednesday after making landfall in the greater Tokyo region the night before, knocking down trees and leaving thousands of homes without power. Five people suffered minor injuries. Chan-hom was significantly weakened after making landfall in...
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” continued to affect Luzon on Tuesday, Aug. 11, with occasional moderate to heavy rains expected over three provinces, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. PAGASA weather specialist Chenel Dominguez...
Parts of Luzon have received nearly a month’s worth of normal rainfall in just nine days due to the passage of tropical cyclones and the enhancement of the southwest monsoon (habagat), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday, Aug. 10....
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” is expected to gradually weaken over the next few days after the typhoon with the international name “Dolphin” made landfall in mainland China, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday, Aug. 10....
Several local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila and nearby provinces suspended face-to-face classes on Friday, Aug. 7, due to the expected rains brought about by the southwest monsoon (Habagat), enhanced by Tropical Storm Maymay. Among the areas that announced class suspensions were Manila,...
The severe weather that has affected parts of the country has forced thousands of people from their homes, with nearly 7,000 now taking shelter in evacuation centers, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday, Aug. 6. In its latest disaster response report, DSWD said...
At least two people died while more than 80,000 people were affected as tropical cyclones Maymay and Luis, along with southwest monsoon or habagat, continue to unleash heavy rains in Luzon and several parts of Mindanao. The two fatalities were due to a landslide that hit a popular eatery in...
The Taguig City government has identified several areas that are flooded amid the heavy rains brought about by tropical storm “Maymay.” As of 8 a.m. on Aug. 6, the flooded areas in Taguig are: • Springlane, Barangay San Miguel: Ankle-deep (0.10 m) • Bagong Silang, Pulo 1 & 2, Barangay...
