Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in several parts of the country as the easterlies remain the dominant weather system in the next two to three days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday, May 3. Weather...
Weather experts advised local authorities in Mindanao and most part of the Visayas for the possible adverse effects of rains and thunderstorms as a result of the easterlies. Easterlies are warm, moist winds blowing from the Pacific Ocean towards the Philippines and other tropical areas and often...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the country may see one to two tropical cyclones either forming or entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this May. PAGASA weather specialist Leanne Loreto said the next tropical cyclones entering or...
A rare blue moon and two meteor showers will be among the notable celestial events visible in May, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its astronomical diary. On May 31 at 4:45 p.m., the Moon will reach its full phase for the second time...
Beach trips and outdoor plans this Labor Day may come with sweltering heat, as heat index levels in some areas are expected to reach “danger” levels, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, April 30. PAGASA weather specialist...
As Cagayan continues to experience a prolonged dry condition, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is moving to fast-track financial assistance to support the recovery of affected farmers. The provincial government declared a state of calamity on April 20 due to severe...
Do you feel the heat? Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos does, that 's why he 's prodding the government to brace for the onset of El Niño or the dry season, so as not to add to Filipinos ' current economic woes. "Ngayon pa lang, kailangang tutukan na natin ang strategy natin sa...
Scorching conditions were felt across parts of the country on Monday, April 27, as 16 areas, including Metro Manila, reached danger-level heat index values ranging from 42°C to 46°C, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Dagupan...
Easterlies, or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, will continue to affect a large part of the country, bringing hot and humid conditions along with isolated to scattered rain showers in some areas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on...
The southwest monsoon or “habagat” may become more active under El Niño conditions, leading to above-normal rainfall in parts of the country, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section chief Ana Liza Solis...
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 odds of El Niño developing are getting higher. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) upgraded its El Niño monitoring status from “watch” to “alert” on Wednesday, April 22, as forecasts showed a stronger likelihood of development...
