The northeast monsoon may begin to gradually weaken in areas of Northern Luzon based on the three-day weather outlook of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, March. 2. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) In the latest...
The sun sets over a boat sailing along Manila Bay (Ali Vicoy/ Manila Bulletin file) On March 20, an astronomical phenomenon, known as the “vernal equinox,” will occur when the Sun is directly overhead the Earth’s equator, making day and night “nearly equal” in length. In its monthly...
A "weak" northeast monsoon, locally known as "amihan," may remain the dominant weather system in Northern Luzon, while the easterlies, which bring warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, may prevail throughout the rest of the country this weekend, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, Feb. 29, that the northeast monsoon has weakened and is only affecting parts of Luzon. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) In PAGASA's 4 a.m. public forecast, weather specialist...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Feb. 28 said light rain showers may persist in parts of the country due to the northeast monsoon, trough of the low pressure area (LPA) outside the country's area of responsibility (PAR), and the...
There is still a "slim" chance for a tropical cyclone to develop or enter the country's area of responsibility (PAR) in March, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, Feb. 27. Tropical Cyclone Climatological Track for March...
More areas in Luzon may see "warmer than usual” temperatures in the coming months due to El Niño, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Children playing in Bayukbok River in General Tino, Nueva Ecija during a hot...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, Feb. 27 said there are "increasing odds" of La Niña occurring in the June-July-August period. (Ali Vicoy/ Manila Bulletin file photo) PAGASA-Climatology and Agrometeorology Division...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Feb. 27 that the strong El Niño will start to gradually weaken after reaching its “peak” or “mature stage.” On Monday, February 26, 33-year-old farmer Raymond Dela Cruz inspected a section of...
Angat Dam (Manila Bulletin File Photo) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Tuesday, Feb. 27, that the El Niño’s impact may result in further declines in water levels at major dams in Luzon in the coming month. Eight major dams in...
The trough or extension of a low pressure area (LPA) and the easterlies could cause flash floods or landslides in the Davao Region, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Tuesday, Feb. 27. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) "Sa...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, Feb. 26 said the effects of the northeast monsoon may continue to prevail over Luzon until the end of the month. Baguio City (Lizst Torres Abello) In PAGASA's 4 a.m. forecast, weather...
