Philippines Enters Warm and Dry Season as 'Amihan' Ends

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially declared the start of the warm and dry season, following the end of the northeast monsoon or 'amihan' period, with heat index levels anticipated to increase until May.

23 Mar, 05:30 — 24 Mar, 07:27

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The shift to the warm and dry season significantly impacts daily life in the Philippines, affecting agriculture, water resources, and public health due to higher temperatures and heat indices. Understanding this transition helps residents prepare for the changing weather conditions.

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The Philippines has officially entered the warm and dry season.
The 'amihan' (northeast monsoon) period has ended.
The declaration was made by PAGASA (state weather bureau).

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The country has entered the hot, dry season.

agreed·inquirerRappler

The 'amihan' period lasted more than four months.

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Heat index levels are expected to rise until May.

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The expected rise in heat index levels until May

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RapplerMostly Factual157d ago

PAGASA declares start of warm and dry season for 2026

With the onset of the warm and dry season, heat index levels are expected to rise until May

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inquirerMostly Factual156d ago

Fair weather forecast on Tuesday as dry season begins

MANILA, Philippines — Generally fair weather will prevail over most parts of the country on Tuesday, as the northeast monsoon or amihan ends and the warm and dry season begins, the state weather bureau said. Despite this transition, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that some areas in Northern Luzon may

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First report: Rappler · 23 Mar, 05:30|Full coverage: 2 · 1d 2h|Window: 1d 2h

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Rappler23 Mar, 05:30First to report

PAGASA declares start of warm and dry season for 2026

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inquirer24 Mar, 07:27Latest update

Fair weather forecast on Tuesday as dry season begins

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PAGASA DeclarationMarch 23 morning

PAGASA officially declared the end of the 'amihan' and the start of the warm and dry season.

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Philippines Enters Warm and Dry Season as 'Amihan' Ends

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PAGASA declares start of warm and dry season for 2026

Fair weather forecast on Tuesday as dry season begins

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PAGASA declares start of warm and dry season for 2026

Fair weather forecast on Tuesday as dry season begins

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