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The Philippines ‘is now transitioning’ to the northeast monsoon season
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ southwest monsoon or habagat season is over, the weather bureau announced on Monday, October 7.
“Recent analyses showed a significant weakening of the southwest monsoon over the past few days,” said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in a statement.
“Moreover, strengthening of the high pressure system over East Asia has been observed…. With these developments, the southwest monsoon season has officially ended.”
The southwest monsoon, which is characterized by warm and moist winds, usually lasts from June to September.
With the end of the southwest monsoon season, the country “is now transitioning” to the northeast monsoon or amihan season.
PAGASA expects to declare the start of the northeast monsoon season in the coming weeks.
The northeast monsoon typically lasts from October to February or March. It brings cool and dry air to the Philippines, and may also cause rain in the eastern part of the country.
PAGASA is also monitoring the potential development of La Niña in the tropical Pacific Ocean. The weather bureau earlier said there is a 71% chance of La Niña forming in September-November 2024, and likely persisting until January-March 2025.
For the Philippines, La Niña may trigger more rain and possibly more tropical cyclones. The country has had 10 tropical cyclones in 2024, so far. – Rappler.com
