PAGASA Announces Start of Habagat Season, Warns of Lingering Heat

PAGASA has officially announced the start of the 'habagat' (southwest monsoon) season in the Philippines. Despite the monsoon's arrival, the weather agency warns that high temperatures are expected to persist for some time.

30 May, 16:00 — 31 May, 05:31

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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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Pagasa: ‘Habagat’ season upon us, but heat to stay for a while

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon season has begun, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) announced on Saturday, as it continued to warn of dangerous heat levels in 44 areas around the country. The southwest monsoon, locally called “habagat,” refers to warm, moist winds originating from the southwest, which bring rains to

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