(Photo from Pixabay) As the country shifts from dry to wet conditions, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has explained the key factors that determine when the rainy season officially begins. PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja said...
Despite the rain showers and thunderstorms over the past few days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, May 14 clarified that the official rainy season has not yet begun. PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja explained that...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday, May 13 warned of a high chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening across most of the country. PAGASA weather specialist Chenel Dominguez said the dominant weather...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, May 8 said rain showers may persist across the country over the next 24 hours due to a low pressure area (LPA) and the easterlies. PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja said the LPA, located...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, Sept. 5, warned of a potential increase in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases during the rainy season. The Department of Health (DOH) sees an increase in influenza-like illnesses during the rainy season. (Keith Bacongco / Manila Bulletin In a...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has been accelerating maintenance activities on its power lines and other facilities, so these can be ably prepared for the strike of extreme weather events -- including strong typhoons upon the onset of the ominous rainy season. Within this...
President Marcos has told the entire nation to brace for the rainy season. Pedestrians get caught in a sudden heavy rain along Muralla St. in Intramuros, Manila on May 9, 2024. (Noel B. Pabalate) Marcos issued the reminder to Bicolanos and the entire country during his visit in the Bicol region to...
Get your umbrellas ready because the rainy season is officially here. After consecutive rainy days across various regions, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the onset of the country’s rainy season on Wednesday, May 29. PAGASA...
The southwesterly wind flow, a precursor of the approaching rainy season, is currently prevailing and may bring rains to some areas in the western sections of Luzon and Visayas in the next three days. In the 11 a.m. weather advisory on Tuesday, May 28, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and...
Despite the relentless rain from tropical storm “Aghon,” Manila residents engaged in physical activities along Roxas Boulevard on Sunday morning, May 26, 2024 during the grand launch of Move Manila. The initiative, set to close a section of Roxas Boulevard from Padre Burgos Circle to Quirino...
Photo from Pixabay Rain showers have become prevalent in some areas of the country in the past few days, indicating that the rainy season is about to begin. But when will the start of the rainy season be declared? The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Angat Dam (Mark Balmores/Manila Bulletin file photo) Due to low rainfall in the watershed, a hydrologist from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Angat Dam in Bulacan is likely to reach its 180-meter minimum operating level in 10 days. In...
