State weather bureau PAGASA declares officially the onset of the rainy season. 

In a press statement released on May 29, 2024, PAGASA said that the occurrence of scattered rainshowers, frequent thunderstorms, the passage of Typhoon “Aghon," and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) over the past few days have brought significant rains over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.

The weather systems have signified the start of the rainy season in the country, PAGASA said.

“Moreover, the high chance of La Niña conditions to develop by the July-August-September period increases the likelihood of above-normal rainfall conditions in some areas of the country, especially towards the end of the year,” the statement added.

“On the other hand, there may be breaks in rainfall that extend over a few days or weeks, also referred to as monsoon breaks,” PAGASA further stated.

The public and all concerned agencies are advised to take precautionary measures against the adverse impacts of the rainy season, Habagat, and the impending La Niña such as floods and rain-induced landslides.