PANAHON 3D to provide more accurate, accessible weather information

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has rolled out key upgrades to its PANAHON 3D web-based decision support information system, an interactive platform designed to provide more accurate and accessible weather information to disaster managers and local government units nationwide.

- By ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ

PANAHON, which stands for PAGASA National Hydro-Met Observing Network, now features integrated gridded forecasts that deliver precise weather data, such as rainfall accumulation, temperature, wind, and pressure, for any location, even those without nearby PAGASA weather stations.

Users will be able to explore this data through clickable map grids, time-sliders, and location-based search functions, offering a more detailed and user-friendly experience.

One of the most significant improvements is the consolidation of all regional weather warnings into a centralized alert system.