Yesterday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared that the northeast monsoon, also known as the “amihan” season, was here, bringing with it drier air and cooler temperatures nationwide.
In recent days, a high-pressure area above Siberia has intensified, causing a surge of northeasterly winds, according to PAGASA administrator Nathaniel Servando. After Super Typhoon Pepito passed through, these winds started to impact northern Luzon.
“Successive surges of northeasterly winds over the next two weeks will increase atmospheric pressure and bring cooler surface air temperatures, particularly in northern Luzon. These developments confirm the onset of the northeast monsoon,” Servando said.
The northeasterly winds are expected to dominate much of the country, bringing cold and dry air. Servando also noted that this season will bring intermittent episodes of wind and temperature drops, as well as rough sea conditions, especially along the seaboards of Luzon.
PAGASA stated that the amihan season will persist until February 2025. The weather bureau also highlighted that December will feature longer nights, with earlier sunsets and delayed sunrises expected.
