Philippines Announces Start of Southwest Monsoon Season

PAGASA has officially announced the start of the southwest monsoon ('habagat') season in the Philippines, bringing rains to areas like Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, and Antique. Despite the monsoon, warm temperatures are expected to persist for a while.

31 May, 01:47 — 31 May, 08:55

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The start of the 'habagat' season is crucial for the Philippines as it signifies a shift in weather patterns, bringing much-needed rains to some areas but also increasing the risk of floods and landslides. The lingering heat despite the monsoon's onset highlights the complex impacts of climate change on local weather.

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PAGASA announced the start of the southwest monsoon or 'habagat' season
Despite the onset of the monsoon, high temperatures are expected to persist for some time

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The southwest monsoon season has begun

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PAGASA announced the start of the 'habagat' season on Saturday

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Occasional to frequent rains and thunderstorms are expected with the onset of the southwest monsoon

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Expectation of occasional to frequent rains and thunderstorms with the onset of the southwest monsoon

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The coverage from both outlets is neutral and factual, focusing on relaying information from the national weather agency without any discernible political lean.

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Rainy Sunday expected in Palawan, Occ. Mindoro, Antique – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, and Antique are forecast to experience moderate to heavy rainfall on Sunday due to the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, the state weather bureau said. In its 5 a.m., heavy rainfall outlook, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that these areas will see 50 to 100

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philstarMostly Factual1h ago

'Domeng' trough, habagat to bring rains Sunday

Typhoon Domeng and the southwest monsoon expected to affect Luzon, Metro Manila, other areas.

By Ian Laqui

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First report: philstar · 31 May, 01:47|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h

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'Domeng' trough, habagat to bring rains Sunday

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Rainy Sunday expected in Palawan, Occ. Mindoro, Antique – Pagasa

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Initial AnnouncementMay 30-31

PAGASA officially announced the start of the southwest monsoon season.

Warning on Lingering HeatMay 30-31

PAGASA also cautioned that high temperatures would persist despite the monsoon's arrival.

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Philippines Announces Start of Southwest Monsoon Season

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Rainy Sunday expected in Palawan, Occ. Mindoro, Antique – Pagasa

'Domeng' trough, habagat to bring rains Sunday

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'Domeng' trough, habagat to bring rains Sunday

Rainy Sunday expected in Palawan, Occ. Mindoro, Antique – Pagasa

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