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THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) officially declared the onset of the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, season on Friday.
This announcement signals the imminent arrival of the rainy season across the Philippines. Pagasa’s declaration follows several days of weather analysis showing persistent low-level southwesterly winds over western Luzon and a frontal system in the extreme northern part of the country.
The weakening of the Easterlies, combined with these weather patterns, indicates the beginning of the Southwest Monsoon, a key precursor to the rainy season.
Pagasa’s announcement serves as an official confirmation of the seasonal shift and provides the public with an early warning to prepare for the expected increase in rainfall and potential weather disturbances associated with the monsoon season.
Further updates and weather advisories will be issued by Pagasa in the coming days and weeks to provide more detailed information on the expected rainfall patterns and potential impacts across different regions of the Philippines.
