PAGASA: Expect heavy rainfall as habagat season nears

MANILA – The weather bureau on Thursday warned that many areas, especially the country’s western section, will experience heavy rainfall as the southwest monsoon (habagat) season nears. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) usually declares the onset of habagat season between late May to early June. In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, PAGASA Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section chief Ana Liza Solis said chances of heavy rainfall events are high during habagat season and pre-developing El Niño. READ: Pagasa: ‘Habagat’ season starting soon; very strong’ El Niño looms The upcoming tropical cyclones during this period might enhance […]... Keep on reading: PAGASA: Expect heavy rainfall as habagat season nears

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer