PAGASA officially declares end of Habagat season

PAGASA has officially declared the end of the Southwest Monsoon or "Habagat" season, as the country transitions into the Northeast Monsoon or Amihan season.

In a statement, PAGASA reported that a significant weakening of the Southwest Monsoon have occurred over the last few days, based on their recent analyses.

Further, the state weather bureau also observed the strengthening of the high-pressure area over the Asian continent, leading to the gradual changing of the season.

"With these developments, the Southwest Monsoon season or known locally as 'Habagat' is now officially over. The season in the Philippines is on the process of transition and will be expecting the gradual start of the Northeast Monsoon season in the coming days with a shift in the direction of the winds," PAGASA said.

PAGASA added that with La Niña on-going, the Northeast Monsoon may be enhanced that could trigger floods, flashfloods and rain-induced landslides over susceptible areas. -MDM, GMA News