Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services revealed on Friday (May 17) that there is a possibility that from thirteen to sixteen storms may strike the Philippines this year as El Niño continues to get weaker while transitioning towards the La Niña phenomenon.
According to the climate monitoring and prediction section chief of Pagasa Ana Solis, devastating storms might enter the Philippines in the last quarter of the year, like the damaging storms in 2023.
Solis added that the arrival of the rainy season may still be delayed, while El Niño is slowing down.
“The rainy season could start from June 1 up to its second week, but there is still a possibility that its formal onset could be beyond June 15,” Solis answered.
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The weather bureau has not removed the chances that the Philippines may strike within the month, which will be named “Aghon” once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
Based on data from PAGASA, strong storms may be experienced by October in the southern and eastern parts of the country, particularly in Mindanao.
Meanwhile, PAGASA continues to coordinate with concerned agencies to identify low-lying areas that are prone to floods caused by heavy rains.
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