PAGASA declared the rainy season onset in 2021, but both Luzon and Mindanao remained dry, leading to reduced rice yields.

The entities involved

• PAGASA →

  national meteorological, hydrological and astronomical service agency of the Philippines

  • El Niño is affecting weather patterns in Luzon, which is being monitored by PAGASA.Thu 06:13
  • El Niño caused significant agricultural losses in the Philippines, leading to monitoring by PAGASA and response from the Senate and UN.Sun 16:22
• Luzon →

  largest island of the Philippines

  • Monsoon rains are currently affecting multiple regions, including Metro Manila, Benguet, Luzon, and Mindanao, with specific impacts noted in various provinces.18:13
  • El Niño is causing rainfall to be lower than normal in Luzon.Thu 06:13
• Central Luzon →

  administrative region of the Philippines

  • Local groups in Central Luzon protest energy projects converting farmland and criticize U.S. influence.Sat 14:53
• Mindanao →

  second largest island of the Philippines

  • Northeast monsoon and low-pressure area bring light rains and scattered thunderstorms to Northern Luzon and Mindanao.18:13
  • LNG terminal in Batangas supplies power to Luzon, while gas supply targets new markets in Mindanao.Sun 16:41

Related events

• PAGASA projects ITCZ-driven rains in Mindanao, which are expected to help disperse pollutants.Oct 11
• PAGASA forecasts rain for Bicol Region, Palawan, Romblon, Mindanao, and Southern Luzon.Sun 03:23
• PAGASA is monitoring weather conditions in the Central Visayas region, which includes Cebu.Jun 23
• A forecast indicates that ITCZ and Typhoon Champi may bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to various regions.Oct 17
• PAGASA issued a drought outlook for the Calabarzon and Mimaropa regions.Oct 14