The rainy season has officially begun in the Philippines.
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Just a few days after announcing the onset of the southwest monsoon, or Habagat season, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) officially declared the start of the rainy season in the country on June 2.
In an advisory, PAGASA noted that the scattered to widespread rainfall observed over the past five days was due to the Habagat, which marks the beginning of the rainy season across the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.
PAGASA also clarified that there may still be periods of dry weather lasting several days or even weeks—commonly referred to as monsoon breaks.
“PAGASA will continue to monitor the weather and climate situation in the country. The public and all concerned agencies are advised to take precautionary measures against the adverse impacts of the rainy season, Habagat, and other climate and weather events,” the agency said.
Stay safe, everyone—and don’t forget to bring your umbrellas!
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