AMID the hot and humid weather in most parts of the archipelago, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Tuesday said it was expecting the formation of a low-pressure area (LPA) over the week.
But the possible weather disturbance could move away from the country, Pagasa Administrator Nathaniel Servando told The Manila Times via Viber.
Servando cited Pagasa’s weather outlook, which shows that four tropical cyclones — one each in March and April and two in May — may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
Also, 10 weather disturbances could enter PAR from June to August, or the rainy months, the state-run weather agency said.
Asked about the northeast monsoon or “amihan” season, which has weakened in the last few days but resurfaced on Tuesday, Servando said the country could still expect surges of cool, dry winds until the weekend.
It may extend up to the middle of next week, with one to two days’ break in between, he said.
“Climatologically, amihan’s end usually coincides near the spring equinox or specifically on March 20 this year,” the Pagasa chief said.
The national weather bureau said that the spring equinox is the March or vernal equinox, which “marks the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.”
According to Pagasa, since the Philippines does not have a spring season, the event typically indicates the approaching warm and dry season.