ONSET OF THE RAINY SEASON
29 May 2024
DOST-PAGASA S&T Media Service
Quezon City, 29 May 2024
The occurrence of scattered rainshowers, frequent thunderstorms, the passage of Typhoon “Aghon”, and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) over the past few days have brought significant rains over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas signifies the start of the rainy season in the country. Moreover, the high chance of La Niña conditions to develop by the July-August-September period increases the likelihood of above-normal rainfall conditions in some areas of the country, especially towards the end of the year.
On the other hand, there may be breaks in rainfall that extend over a few days or weeks, also referred to as monsoon breaks.
PAGASA will continue to monitor the weather and climate situation of the country. The public and all concerned agencies are advised to take precautionary measures against the adverse impacts of the rainy season, Habagat, and the impending La Niña such as floods and rain-induced landslides.
For more information, you may reach us by phone at (02) 8284-0800 local 4801 (Weather Forecasting Section) and 4920/4921 (Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section) or email at information@pagasa.dost.gov.ph; climps@pagasa.dost.gov.ph.
Original Signed:
NATHANIEL T. SERVANDO, Ph.D.
Administrator, PAGASA
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