Filipinos to get respite from bad weather in coming days

After being battered by two successive severe weather systems, as well as the relentless rains coming for the southwest monsoon, or “habagat”, the last two weeks, Filipinos may be able to heave a heavy sigh of relief in the coming days after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that no low-pressure area (LPA) or cloud cluster was being monitored inside the Philippine area of responsibility as of Sunday, Sept. 28.

- By ELLALYN DE VERA RUIZ

PAGASA weather specialist Obet Badrina said the chance of cyclone formation remains slim, at least until Thursday, Oct. 2, which means the country may stay cyclone-free until the start of October.

He added that Typhoon Bualoi (formerly “Opong”), which exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday, Sept. 27, is now moving toward Vietnam and no longer affects the country.