Tag: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

PAGASA announces end of hot season

QUEZON City, Philippines, June 9 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the sudden downpour experienced in Metro Manila is a sign that the dry season is officially over. The weather bureau advised the public to be prepared for more sudden downpour throughout the week. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/nFkdx5D5-AE

Paje: Long term solution to water woes needed

QUEZON CITY, May 29 — Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje, called for a long term solution to water woes in the Philippines especially in Metro Manila. Paje who serves as Chairperson of the Cabinet Cluster on Climate Change said that alternative water sources for Metro Manila and other urban centers must be developed. “Small water impounding dams or SWIDs must be established in strategic locations in order to benefit from gravity flow to cater to […]

Extreme heat continues in Metro Manila

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 22 (Eagle News) — According to Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Metro Manila will continue to experience extreme heat with an expected 40.2 degree Celsius heat index. The extreme heat may persist during the weekend due to the ridge of high pressure affecting Luzon. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Water levels in dams continue to go down

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 21 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the water levels of various dams in the country continue to go down, including Angat Dam which provides the majority of water supply used for domestic purposes. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

PAGASA introduces Signal No. 5

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 21 (Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that it will formally adopt the usage of Signal No. 5 or Super-Typhoon in its category of warning signals. Signal No. 5 or Super-typhoon means that the weather disturbance possesses strong winds with the speed of 220 km/h. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

New storm may enter PAR

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 11 (Eagle News) — “Dodong” may be still within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) already spotted another storm nearing the PAR. Said storm will be given the name “Egay” once it enters the PAR. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

“DODONG” has slowed down as it continues to move in a West Northwest direction

MAY 8 (PAGASA) — The weather bureau on its Friday (May 8) forecast recorded that around 4:00 AM today, the center of Typhoon “DODONG” was located based on all available data at 595 Km east of Borongan, Eastern Samar (11.9°N, 130.9°E) with maximum winds of 150 Kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 Kph. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) typhoon “DODONG” was forecast to move west […]

Storm gathers strength as it nears PAR

QUEZON City, Philippines, May 6 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the severe tropical storm with the international name “Noul” continues to gather strength as it nears the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). The weather bureau added that it will hit Cagayan as a super-typhoon. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Water level in dams decreases

APRIL 30 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the water level of major dams in Luzon continues to decrease including the Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija and Magat Dam in Isabela. PAGASA added that if the water levels continue to decrease, it will negatively affect the water supply used for irrigation. (Nueva Ecija, Philippines) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Super typhoon becomes stronger

According to Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the super-typhoon “Maysak” has gathered strength as it nears the Philippine area of responsibility.

Super typhoon nears Philippines

The super typhoon that hit Micronesia is nearing the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and may enter the PAR on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.

Country to have mostly fair weather today – PAGASA

Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy to at times cloudy with isolated light rains today March 27, the country’s weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Visayas will have cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms. Meanwhile, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon (CALABARZON), Bicol Region and the provinces of Mindoro, Romblon and Marinduque will experience cloudy skies with […]