Habagat season has ended, according to PAGASA
The southwest monsoon, or habagat, has officially ended, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
In a press release issued on Oct. 5, the weather bureau said it has observed a gradual shift in the country's prevailing weather pattern over the past several days.
Among the changes were the strengthening of a high-pressure system over East Asia, the southward migration of the Intertropical Convergence Zone, and the weakening of winds and decrease in rainfall associated with the southwest monsoon.
"Forecasts indicate that these conditions are expected to persist in the coming days. In view of this, the Habagat season has officially ended," they stated.
"This also marks the termination of the rainy season over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas," they added.
PAGASA assured that they will continue to monitor the country's weather and climatic conditions. They advised the public and all concerned agencies to monitor relevant information regularly.
This comes after they announced that the Philippines could possibly experience a “very strong” El Niño in the coming months, with the climate phenomenon expected to persist through the first half of 2027.
The phenomenon generally brings warmer temperatures and below-normal rainfall across most parts of the Philippines.
According to the agency, the prolonged lack of rainfall could increase the risk of dry spells and drought, which may affect agriculture, water resources, energy production, public health, and the wider economy.
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