Rainy season begins in the Philippines — PAGASA

BRING your umbrellas and raincoats out because the rainy season is here.

On Wednesday, May 29, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the onset of the rainy season in the country, which was signified by the occurrence of scattered rain showers, frequent thunderstorms, the passage of Typhoon Aghon, and the southwest monsoon (Habagat) over the past few days.

The state weather bureau also said that a high chance of La Niña conditions to develop by the July-August-September period increases the likelihood of above-normal rainfall conditions in several parts of the country, especially towards the end of the year.

Additionally, it noted that there may be monsoon breaks that would extend over a few days or weeks. 

PAGASA said it 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,” it said.

Filipinos recently dealt with Aghon, the first tropical cyclone that battered the Philippines this year. According to official figures, the death toll from the severe tropical storm climbed up to seven.

It first made its landfall in Eastern Samar on Friday and swept northwest to Luzon. It exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday afternoon, said PAGASA.