The onset of the rainy season could be near as southwesterly winds are expected to prevail over western Luzon this weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, May 27. The southwesterly wind flow, which is often the precursor to...
Weather conditions are improving across parts of the country, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, May 26 reported that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is now less likely to bring significant heavy rainfall. Over the past...
The local government of Malabon City on Friday, May 23, has implemented proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of Malabueños as the rainy season approaches. Mayor Jeannie Sandoval recently held talks with the Malabon Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDDRMC),...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said no tropical cyclones are expected to enter or develop within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) for the remainder of May. As of Thursday, May 22, PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja said...
The onset of the rainy season in the Philippines may begin as early as the first week of June, based on the latest forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja on Wednesday, May 21 said that while...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, May 18 said no weather disturbances are currently being monitored inside or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). However, the public is advised to prepare for more frequent...
(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...
