The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) expects a tropical cyclone to form this April, potentially entering the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and making landfall, weather specialist Benison Estareja said.
MANILA, Philippines — Based on the latest climatological track for April, a tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and make landfall, Pagasa weather specialist Benison Estareja said on Monday.
If the entry point is low, such as in eastern Mindanao, it could make landfall in Caraga, Visayas or Mimaropa. He added that some tropical cyclones east of Visayas or the Bicol region would hover near Luzon but recurve outside the PAR without landfall, eventually becoming a low-pressure area.
If the cyclone forms, it would be the third one and named Caloy. With the dry season persisting, people can expect rising air temperatures and heat index.
“During dry season, the heat index is higher than 3 to 7 degrees Celsius especially when the weather is humid and we are having a hard time to cool down,” Estareja said. Easterlies and the ridge of a high-pressure area will also be more frequent this month.
