The continued eastward migration of the high pressure area over mainland Asia and the development of low pressure systems in the Indian sub-continent indicate the termination of the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) season in the Philippines. It also signals the transition to easterlies wherein warmer but humid winds from the Pacific Ocean will blow from the east towards the country.
With the prevailing easterlies, rainshowers will be experienced in Bicol Region as well as in the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao. Temperatures all over the country are also expected to increase and will reach its peak in April or early May. The easterly wind regime this year may last for about 3 months to be followed by the onset of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) season in the month of June.
For more information, you may contact the forecaster-on-duty at the Weather Division at telephone numbers: 927-1335/926-4258/927-2877.
