SAN JOSE, ANTIQUE—With many communities in this province staggering from heavy rain, flooding, and storm surges for more than a week, the provincial board declared a state of calamity during a special session held on July 25. The board passed Resolution No. 082-2025 (1) in response to the disastrous effects brought by the southwest monsoon...
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Shear line, the bearer of rains, explained
The shear line has been dominating national and local weather reports in recent days as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) predicts rainfall, thunderstorms, flooding, and even landslides in various parts of the country. In a forecast report released at 4 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, Pagasa said the shear line could...
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Despite the rains, record-breaking hot days and years may be expected
The rains are here but hot and dry days may be expected because of El Niño possibly starting between June and July and lasting up to March, according to the Philippine weather bureau Pagasa. Elsewhere in the world, forecasters at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said temperatures are likely to soar and break records over...