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PAGASA Declares Start of Southwest Monsoon Season
PAGASA has officially announced the beginning of the southwest monsoon, also known as the Habagat season. This declaration marks the start of the rainy season for the Philippines.
30 May, 03:15 — 30 May, 09:59
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RapplerMostly Factual2h ago
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Habagat season begins, Pagasa announces
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat season has begun, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) announced Saturday. Habagat refers to warm, moist winds originating from the southwest, which bring rains to the western portion of the Philippines. “Recent analyses over the past days have shown the presence of southwesterly winds
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First report: Rappler · 30 May, 03:15|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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