NATIONAL
Advocates Philippines
La Nina Returns Bringing Wetter Days Ahead
Photo credit: DOST_PAGASA
The rainy season isn’t done with us yet—PAGASA has officially declared that La Niña is back, and while it may be short-lived, it’s expected to stick around long enough to bring heavier rains to the Philippines.
According to the latest advisory from DOST-PAGASA, ocean temperatures in the central and equatorial Pacific have been cooling since September. By November, they dipped low enough to hit the weak La Niña threshold, signaling the start of the climate pattern.
And it won’t be disappearing anytime soon. Forecast models show that La Niña will likely persist until the first quarter of 2026, covering the December–February period.
So what does this mean for the country?
La Niña typically brings above-normal rainfall, especially toward the end of the year and early the next. PAGASA says Filipinos should brace for wetter days ahead, with increased risks of:
• Floods
• Flashfloods
• Rain-induced landslides
On top of that, there’s also a higher chance of more tropical cyclones entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility during this period.
La Niña may be tagged as “weak,” but its impacts can be strong. PAGASA advises the public and local governments to stay alert, prepare early, and monitor weather updates in the coming weeks.
According to the latest advisory from DOST-PAGASA, ocean temperatures in the central and equatorial Pacific have been cooling since September. By November, they dipped low enough to hit the weak La Niña threshold, signaling the start of the climate pattern.
And it won’t be disappearing anytime soon. Forecast models show that La Niña will likely persist until the first quarter of 2026, covering the December–February period.
So what does this mean for the country?
La Niña typically brings above-normal rainfall, especially toward the end of the year and early the next. PAGASA says Filipinos should brace for wetter days ahead, with increased risks of:
• Floods
• Flashfloods
• Rain-induced landslides
On top of that, there’s also a higher chance of more tropical cyclones entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility during this period.
La Niña may be tagged as “weak,” but its impacts can be strong. PAGASA advises the public and local governments to stay alert, prepare early, and monitor weather updates in the coming weeks.
Dec 5, 2025
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