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(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has declared the onset of the rainy season in the Philippines. In a statement on Wednesday, May 29, PAGASA said proof of this was the significant rain observed in the past few days over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas. It said this was due to scattered rain showers, frequent thunderstorms, the passage of Typhoon Aghon, and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). ‘Moreover, the high chance […]
QUITO, Ecuador (AFP) – An unusually long, intense and destructive rainy season in Ecuador has left 52 people dead and more than 100 injured, officials there said Saturday. In addition, more than 27,000 people were affected by flooding, landslides and building collapses over the past six months, said the National Risk Management Service. Every one of Ecuador’s 24 provinces was affected — with the exception of the Galapagos archipelago, 600 miles (1,000 kilometers) off the […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Friday, June 4, declared the start of the rainy season. In a statement, PAGASA said the passage of “Dante” and the occurrence of widespread rainfall in the last five days confirm this. As a result, the weather bureau said the probability of “near to above normal rainfall conditions is high in the next two months” until July. It said breaks in rainfall events, […]
(Eagle News) — The country’s weather bureau announced on Friday, June 12, the onset of the rainy season. PAGASA issued that statement after it observed scattered rainshowers, monsoon rains, and the entry of tropical depression “Buchoy” in the last five days. It said this has brought “significant amount of rains over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.” “This satisfies the criteria of the start of the rainy season in the areas affected by […]
(Eagle News) –The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, June 8, officially declared the start of the rainy season in the country. The announcement came as tropical depression “Domeng” intensified into a tropical storm. “Due to the prevalent occurrence of thunderstorms and the dominance of the southwest monsoon or ‘Habagat’, the rainy season officially begins today, [Friday]” weather specialist Cris Perez said in a press conference. The weather bureau said the […]
The Philippine Red Cross said it is preparing for the rainy season as it emphasized the importance of having “lifeline kits” as a precautionary measure for any emergency. A 72-hour lifeline kit containing water, food, emergency tools, important documents and money should be carried in case of evacuation, it said. The PRC has activated its chapters and response teams, prepositioned emergency response vehicles, and alerted its Red Cross 143 volunteers on the ground regarding […]
(Eagle News) — Nanawagan ang Department of Health (DOH) sa publiko na maging mapag-bantay sa “WILD” diseases ngayong tag-ulan. Ang kahulugan ng “WILD” diseases ay Water-borne disease, Influenza, Leptos-Pirosis at Dengue. Kabilang sa mga proteksyon na maaaring gawin ay ang paglalagay ng chlorine tablets sa inuming tubig, ang pag-iwas sa paglusong sa baha, at ang pag-suot ng bota at mga damit na may mahabang manggas. Dapat ding kumonsulta agad sa doktor kapag may napansing sintomas […]
(Eagle News) — The country’s weather bureau has confirmed the onset of the rainy season after recording the “occurrence of widespread rainfall” in most of its stations in the last five days. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that there had been “intermittent to continuous rains and thunderstorms” that it had monitored in the past few days. “The occurrence of widespread rainfall recorded in most PAGASA stations monitored in the last […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is conducting “estero clean-up” operations as part of its preemptive anti-flood measures before the rainy season. According to MMDA Chairman Tim Orbos, the MMDA is not only concerned with the traffic problem but also with the flooding in Metro Manila due to clogged sewers.
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur (PIA) –A local health official reminds the public especially parents on how to avoid diarrhea, a common illness among children during rainy season. Dr. La Paz Peredo, provincial health officer in Ilocos Sur, said that diarrhea can cause dehydration thus, parents must be responsible enough to ensure that the food and drinks they give their children are safe and clean. “Diarrhea is caused by virus, bacteria or parasite from infected food […]
Department of Health (DOH) Regional Office VI cautions the public against WILD diseases. WILD, which stands for Waterbourne diseases, Influenza, Leptospirosis and Dengue, are most likely to occur or spread during this season. Here are the Common Diseases During Rainy Season and How to Avoid them. (Research by Dianne Mae Czarina Condes, Infographics by Krizia Mae Benesio)
