Pagasa declares start of rainy season in western parts of Luzon, Visayas

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Thursday declared the start of the rainy season across the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.

“Based on the weather observations and analyses, occasional to frequent rains associated with the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) have been observed over the past five days. This signifies the onset of the rainy season across the western sections of Luzon and the Visayas,” Pagasa said in a press release.

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Last Saturday, Pagasa announced the start of the southwest monsoon or habagat season, noting the presence of the southwesterly winds over the western section of the country. The bureau also said that this is “one of the precursors of the onset of the rainy season.”