It’s official: Rainy season is here

May 30, 2024 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared the start of the rainy season as Typhoon Aghon exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) at noon yesterday.

PAGASA administrator Nathaniel Servando said the passage of Aghon and the prevalence of the southwest monsoon signify the onset of the wet season.

“The occurrence of scattered rainshowers, frequent thunderstorms, the passage of Typhoon Aghon and the southwest monsoon over the past few days have brought significant rains over the western sections of Luzon and the Visayas signify the start of the rainy season in the country,” he said in an advisory.

He warned of the high chance of La Niña developing in the next few months, which could bring adverse effects with above-average rainfall.

“Moreover, the high chance of La Niña conditions to develop by the July-August-September period increas