STATE weather forecasters had declared the start of the cooler season of “Amihan” or northeast monsoon.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather specialist Benison Estareja, this means that the public could expect the surges in cold temperatures, particularly in the early morning.

“Cold temperatures will be felt in a large portion of Luzon, as well as in the Visayas,” he added.

Likewise, Estareja noted that during the “Amihan” season, the northeast wind flow is expected to further intensify and become dominant over most parts of the country.