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 Problems in areas with Tropical
Climate
1. High temperature level and high
humidity level
2. Slow wind velocity
3. High precipitation levels during rainy
days and high incidence of typhoons

4. Abundance of insects and rodents

5. Damp ground conditions
Philippines' seasons: Amihan and
Habagat?
In the Philippines, Amihan and Habagat refer to the two
kinds of winds and seasons that occur in the country
every year.
• Amihan is known as the Northeast monsoon while
• Habagat is known as the Southwest monsoon.

A monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern.

"Monsoon" is from the Arabic word, "mausim" which
means season.

A switch in wind direction is the primary indicator for the

change between one monsoon to the other. It usually
takes place during nighttime.

At some periods, the two monsoons switch several times

before settling into a pattern for the season. Amihan and
Habagat are also characters in Philippine mythology.
AMIHAN (Northeast
Monsoon)
Amihan is the Filipino term of
Northeast monsoon, which is a
cool and dry northeast wind
coming from Siberia and China
and blows down to Southeast
Asia.

• This season is characterized

with slight to moderate
rainfall and a prevailing
cold wind that affects east
of the Philippines. The
monsoon commonly occurs
from October to late
March, although occurrence
may vary every year.
Habagat is the Southwest
Monsoon

Habagat, is the southwest wind characterized

by frequent heavy rainfall and humid weather.
During Southwest monsoon or hanging
Habagat, the high-pressure area is at the
Australian continent, and the low-pressure
area is at North China, Mongolia, and Siberia.
The gusty winds from the west and excessive
rainfall often turn to dangerous typhoons.

The southwest monsoon affects the country

from late June to October (occurrence may
also vary each year). Low season in the
Philippines occurs during the habagat season
because of frequent rainfall and high
humidity. A series of flash floods and
landslides are regular incidents during this
season.
Easterlies are winds
coming from the east,
passing through the Pacific
Ocean, bringing warm and
humid weather to the
country.

• Everyone is advised to
take precautionary
measures against the
expected rise in
temperatures.
Because the Earth rotates on its axis, circulating air is deflected toward
the right in the Northern Hemisphere and toward the left in the Southern
Hemisphere. This deflection is called the Coriolis effect.
The Seasons
Using temperature and rainfall as bases, the climate of the
country can be divided into two major seasons:

(1) the rainy season, from June to November; and

(2) (2) the dry season, from December to May. The dry season
may be subdivided further into (a) the cool dry season,
from December to February; and (b) the hot dry season,
from March to May.
 Typhoons in the Philippines

Typhoons are a common and recurring natural phenomenon in

the Philippines due to its geographical location in the western
Pacific Ocean. Typhoons, also known as hurricanes or cyclones
in other parts of the world, are powerful tropical storms
characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential
for storm surges and flooding.

Here is some key information about typhoons in the Philippines:

1.Typhoon Season: The Philippines experiences a typhoon

season, which typically lasts from June to November. The peak
of the typhoon season is usually from August to October.
2.Frequency: The Philippines is one of the most typhoon-prone
countries in the world, with an average of 20 typhoons or
tropical storms entering or developing near its waters each year.
Not all of these directly hit the country, but they can influence its
weather patterns.
3.Impact: Typhoons in the Philippines can have devastating
effects. They can cause extensive damage to infrastructure,
homes, and agriculture. Flooding, landslides, and storm surges
often result in loss of life and property.
Tropical cyclones are natural disasters that require
preparedness, early warning systems, and effective disaster
response efforts to mitigate their impact on human life and
infrastructure.

• Climate change is expected to affect the frequency and intensity

of tropical cyclones, making it even more critical to understand
and adapt to these powerful storms.
Public Storm Warning Signals are raised to warn the public of
incoming weather disturbances. Once a Storm Signal is raised,
conditions are not yet necessarily felt in the given area.