The Philippines may experience one or two typhoons in December, according to PAGASA Dagupan City Chief Meteorologist Engr. Jose Estrada Jr.
This comes after a series of 16 typhoons entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in 2024, six of which were declared super typhoons, causing severe damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and communities, especially in Luzon and Pangasinan.
As of now, PAGASA has not detected any weather disturbances inside or outside PAR but is closely monitoring four weather systems: Localized Thunderstorms, the Shearline, Easterlies, and the Northeast Monsoon.
Engr. Estrada emphasized that these weather systems will continue to bring unpredictable weather patterns across the country.
The Northeast Monsoon, or Hanging Amihan, has officially returned after being delayed by the recent series of storms.
Hanging Amihan typically ushers in cooler temperatures, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Philippines.
The Southwest Monsoon, or Hanging Habagat, concluded in October and was briefly replaced by Hanging Amihan before weather disturbances disrupted its onset.
Filipinos can now expect lower temperatures as the Northeast Monsoon gains strength, marking the transition into Christmas festivities.