PAGASA sees 5 to 8 tropical cyclones from June to August
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 29 May 2019 12:00:49 +0000
Around five to eight tropical cyclones are expected to dump rains in parts of the country from June to August this year, the State weather agency announced yesterday.
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration Deputy Administrator Flaviana Hilario said the onset of the rainy season could occur in the first half of June for the western parts of the country.
Hilario, in a Malacanang press conference, noted that July and August are considered the “peak rainy months” for these areas.
“Based on our rainfall forecast, the onset of the rainy season for areas under Type 1 climate, these are areas along the western side of the country and this is associated with the ‘habagat’ or southwest monsoon, it is expected to be during the first half of June,” she said.
“And in terms of our forecast on the number of tropical cyclones, from June to August we are expecting around five to eight tropical cyclones,” she added.
For the month of June, she said there would generally near normal rainfall conditions in many parts of the country, except for Apayao, most of Region 1, Cagayan, Tarlac, and Zambales that will experience below normal rainfall condition.
In July, she said most of Luzon and Visayas will have generally near normal to above normal rainfall conditions. “However, generally below normal over most of Mindanao and Southern Visayas,” she added.
For the month of August, she said there would be generally near to above normal rainfall conditions over most parts of the country. (Genalyn Kabiling)