PAGASA declares start of warm dry season
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared Wednesday as the start of the warm and dry season in the country.
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Amihan
The northeast monsoon, or "amihan," has been gradually weakening and is expected to officially end by the end of March 2025, bringing warmer temperatures and a shift towards easterly winds. During its final days, PAGASA warned that amihan could still cause isolated light rains in northern regions but also urged residents to prepare for the upcoming dry season with higher temperatures and potential heat stress.
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Last updated at April 1, 2025.
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