The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Tuesday that there’s a high probability of La Niña developing in the Philippines between September and November 2024.
“La Niña is likely to emerge within September, October, or November 2024, with a 71% chance. We anticipate it to persist until the first quarter of 2025, or during January, February, and March,” said PAGASA weather specialist Joanne Mae Adelino during a briefing.
La Niña, characterized by a cooling of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean,typically occurs every two to three years and can last for one to three years. It often brings above-average rainfall,potentially leading to increased flooding, landslides, and agricultural damage.
Meanwhile, easterlies are currently affecting the eastern sections of the Visayas and Mindanao. Due to this, the Bicol region, Eastern Visayas, Caraga, and Davao regions can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
PAGASA has issued a warning for possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms in these areas.
In Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms are expected due to localized thunderstorms. There’s also a risk of flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms in these regions.
