Expect humid weather - Pagasa

Humid weather is expected to prevail as the southwest monsoon has weakened, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.

- With Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas

At a briefing, PAGAŠA weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said the easterlies or warm wind from the Pacific Ocean is currently affecting the country.

"The southwest monsoon has weakened further and it is easterlies that is currently affecting the eastern portion of the country," Aurelio said.

He added that the weather bureau does not expect a low-pressure area or typhoon to occur.

"We will experience warmer weather compared (to) yesterday," Aurelio said.

However, he said that isolated rains brought by thunderstorms can be experienced in the afternoon or evening.

Meanwhile, three dams in Luzon continue to release water as the level of the reservoirs continue increasing amid the rains experienced last week.