METRO Manila will experience above normal rainfalls starting October due to possible impact of the La Niña phenomenon, according to state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PAGASA’s Analiza Solis said heavy rainfall of up to 140% may be experienced in the National Capital Region from October to December.
La Niña, the opposite of El Niño, is characterized by unusually cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures within the central and eastern pacific.
“October, November, December, La Niña will most likely be a category. Dito natin nakikita ‘yung possible impact ng La Niña sa ating rainfall dahil mas mataas na ang probability of having above normal rainfall conditions over most parts of the country,” said Solis during the PAGASA 173rd Climate Forum.
In October, Metro Manila may experience 146.4% of above normal rainfall, 149.8% in November, and 163.7% in December. The northeastern, eastern, and western sections of Luzon would be affected by the possible rains.
Earlier, PAGASA said that the La Niña phenomenon might be pushed back to the final months of the year. They said there was a 55% chance that it might occur sometime between October and November and is expected to last until the first quarter of 2025.
