The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, June 5, warned of heavy rainfall in parts of western Luzon as Tropical Depression Ester continued to enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat.” As of 11 a.m., the center of Ester was estimated...
The Philippines is among Southeast Asian countries facing increasing risk of extreme rainfall, according to a new study that analyzed changes in heavy precipitation from 1981 to 2024 using large climate model ensembles. The study, titled “Unseen but Increasing: Recent Changes in Risk of Extreme...
Even before the development of El Niño, 15 provinces in Luzon are now experiencing drought amid below-normal rainfall across the country. During the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) climate forum on April 22, weather specialist Remedios...
The Philippines may experience below-normal rainfall over most areas this April, while there is a lesser chance of tropical cyclone formation during the month, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. PAGASA said rainfall conditions are...
Tropical Storm Basyang (Penha) brought extremely rare rainfall to Northern Mindanao on Feb. 6, with amounts so heavy they are expected to occur only once in a century, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. The downpour overwhelmed rivers and...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, January 9, said several weather systems will continue to bring rainy and cool conditions over large parts of Luzon, while no tropical cyclone is expected to form in the coming days. PAGASA Weather...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that as of Tuesday, January 6, no low-pressure area (LPA) is being monitored for tropical cyclone formation. In an advisory issued at 10 a.m., PAGASA said that “as of 8 a.m. today, no LPAs are being...
Several weather systems will continue to affect large parts of the country this week, bringing cloudy skies and scattered rains over the Visayas, parts of Luzon, and Mindanao starting Monday, January 5. In its latest weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical...
Tropical Depression Wilma slightly decelerated on Friday afternoon, Dec. 5, while maintaining its strength as it moved closer to the Eastern Visayas coastline, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported. In its Tropical Cyclone Bulletin No. 7...
Tropical Depression Wilma is expected to bring heavy rains to areas far beyond its projected landfall zone as its effects combine with the shear line and the Northeast Monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned on Friday, Dec. 5. “It...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced the onset of a short-lived La Niña in the tropical Pacific, warning of above-normal rainfall, possible flooding, and heightened tropical cyclone activity in the coming months. According to...
Tropical Depression Wilma maintained its strength on Friday morning, December 5, as it continued moving southwestward over the Philippine Sea, bringing rains and strong winds across large parts of the country, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
