Warmer’ ber’ months ahead - PAGASA

Temperatures over the country’s lowlands will become slightly warmer in the coming months as a manifestation of intensifying El Niño phenomenon.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said slightly warmer temperatures in the lowlands of Luzon and Mindanao will be experienced in September, and “near average” temperatures in the Visayas.

Meanwhile, it will be slightly cooler in the mountainous regions of Luzon and Mindanao.

By October, near average temperature is expected in the lowlands of Luzon but will be slightly warmer in the lowland areas in the Visayas and Mindanao, and mountainous regions in Mindanao.

Meanwhile, slightly cooler temperature will persist in the mountainous areas in Luzon.

From November to January, slightly warmer temperatures will prevail across the lowlands of the entire country.

PAGASA said a significant reduction in rainfall is predicted beginning this month until February next year over most parts of the country

The strengthening El Niño phenomenon will also cause moderate to severe drought conditions will during the forecast period.

Gradual recession of rains, associated with the southwest monsoon, is expected during the latter part of September up to early October.