TERMINATION OF THE NORTHEAST MONSOON AND PREPARATION FOR WARM AND DRY
23 March 2026
PRESS RELEASE
DOST-PAGASA
Quezon City, 23 March 2026
The shift of wind direction from northeasterly to easterly due to the formation of the High Pressure Area (HPA) over the Northwestern Pacific signifies the termination of the Northeast Monsoon and the start of the warm and dry season. However, some areas of Northern Luzon may still experience occasional northeasterly winds. With these developments, the day-to-day weather across the country will generally be fair and gradually become warmer, aside from the occurrence of isolated thunderstorms.
The public is advised to take precautionary measures to minimize heat stress and optimize the daily use of water for personal and domestic consumption.
DOST-PAGASA will continue to closely monitor the country’s weather and climatic conditions and their potential impacts. Meanwhile, the public and other concerned agencies are encouraged to check for updates regularly.
For more information, please call our Weather Forecasting Section through trunkline number (02) 8284-0800 local 4801 or the Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section at local number 4920/4921. You can also email us at information@pagasa.dost.gov.ph and pagasa.climps@gmail.com.
Original Signed:
NATHANIEL T. SERVANDO, Ph.D.
Administrator