PAGASA Declares Start of Philippines' Warm and Dry Season After Amihan Ends

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially announced the end of the northeast monsoon (amihan) and the beginning of the warm and dry season starting March 23, 2026. This transition is driven by wind shifts due to high pressure over the northwestern Pacific, leading to rising temperatures and heat index levels. Moving forward, PAGASA urges public vigilance regarding heat-related illnesses as the country enters this hotter period.