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GMA Network
6 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Habagat, ITCZ to bring more rains over Luzon, Mindanao
The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will continue to bring more rains over parts of Luzon while the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will have similar effects over Mindanao in the next 24 hours, PAGASA said Tuesday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. daily weather forecast, the state weather bureau identified these areas as the Ilocos Region, Zambales, and Bataan--- all located on western Luzon. Meanwhile, the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over BARMM, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. These moderate to at times heavy rains may cause flash floods and landslides. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the Habagat. The same weather conditions will persist over the rest of the country due to localized thunderstorms. These severe thunderstorms may trigger floods and landslides. State meteorologists also said the northern and western sections of Luzon will experience moderate wind and coastal water conditions. Winds will be light to moderate and coastal waters will be slight to moderate throughout the rest of the country. Sunrise in Metro Manila will be at 5:26 a.m. on Wednesday. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
8 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
PAGASA suspends issuance of heat index forecasts as rainy season begins
A student uses a portable fan and an umbrella to protect himself from the heat as he leaves school in Manila on March 3, 2025. Jam Sta. Rosa/ AFP State weather bureau PAGASA on Tuesday stopped releasing daily heat index forecasts following the onset of the rainy season in the country. ''During this period, it is important to focus on providing accurate and timely information related to hazards and potential impacts associated with the rainy season,'' PAGASA said in a statement. Heat index forecasts will resume on March 1, 2026, to coincide with the dry season. Local heat index information and iHeatMap remain accessible on the DOST-PAGASA website. ''Nevertheless, for areas that are still experiencing hot weather, the public is advised to stay informed through official announcements from the relevant local authorities and take necessary precautions to ensure your safety and well-being,'' PAGASA said. PAGASA declared the onset of the rainy season on June 2 after scattered to widespread rainfall had been observed in the past five days due to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). —Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
16 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Thunderstorm alert up over Zambales, Bataan
Zambales and Bataan are expected to experience moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds Tuesday morning. In a thunderstorm advisory issued at 5:30 a.m., state weather bureau PAGASA advised affected residents to take precautionary measures against possible flash floods and landslides. PAGASA earlier said Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers over Luzon while the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will affect parts of Mindanao. Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, and Pampanga will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon with the possible occurrence of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. On the other hand, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ with the possibility that flash floods or landslides will occur due to moderate to at times heavy rains. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon with the possibility that flash floods or landslides will occur during severe thunderstorms.—AOL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
20 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Habagat, ITCZ to bring cloudy skies, rain over parts of PH
The Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers over Luzon while the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will affect parts of Mindanao on Tuesday, PAGASA reported. Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, and Pampanga will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon with the possible occurrence of flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani, Davao Occidental, and Davao Oriental will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ with the possibility that flash floods or landslides will occur due to moderate to at times heavy rains. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the Southwest Monsoon with the possibility that flash floods or landslides will occur during severe thunderstorms. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms with the possibility that flash floods or landslides will occur during severe thunderstorms. The northern and western sections of Luzon will experience moderate to strong wind speed moving southwestward with moderate to rough coastal waters. The rest of the country will have light to moderate wind speed moving in the southwest to south direction with slight to moderate coastal waters. Sunrise will be at 5:26 a.m., sunset at 6:23 p.m. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
a day ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
PAGASA announces start of rainy season
PAGASA on Monday announced the beginning of the rainy season in the Philippines. In a statement, the state weather bureau issued the announcement based on the latest weather analysis and rainfall data from selected data-gathering stations. 'Scattered to widespread rainfall has been observed in the past five days due to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). This signifies the onset of the rainy season across the western sections of Luzon and Visayas,' PAGASA said. 'However, there may still be breaks in the rainfall that extend over a few days or weeks, referred to as monsoon breaks,' the agency added. State meteorologists also advised the public to take precautionary measures against the impact of the rainy season, southwest monsoon (Habagat), and other climate and weather events. Last week, PAGASA declared the start of the Habagat season in the country. —-Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
