29-6-2023 (MANILA) The Philippine state weather bureau, PAGASA, has warned that at least three tropical cyclones may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in July, with the potential to make landfalls in mainland Luzon and Eastern Visayas. PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja stated that these cyclones may also enhance the southwest monsoon or habagat.
An average of 20 cyclones enter or develop within PAR every year, but scientists have warned that these storms are becoming more powerful and destructive as the world becomes warmer because of climate change. The Philippines is one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the effects of the climate crisis.
The southwest monsoon will bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to residents of Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Pangasinan on Thursday, according to Estareja. The rest of the country will have isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the southwest monsoon or localized thunderstorms.
