Habagat Brings Rains Across the Philippines as Mindanao Swelters
The southwest monsoon, locally known as “Habagat,” continues to affect much of the Philippines while bringing heavy rains to several northern regions, according to the state weather bureau Pagasa (Philippine, Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration). In its 5 p.m. weather forecast, Pagasa forecaster Benison Estareja stated that while the prevailing monsoon remains weak, heavy … Read more