Idineklara na ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) na simula na ang tag-init ngayong nagtapos na ang amihan season o ang northeast monsoon.
“Today, we officially declare the start of the Philippine summer based on analysis of the latest forecast,” ayon kay PAGASA Chief Dr. Nathaniel Servando sa isang press conference.
Ayon pa kay Servando, asahan na ang mainit, tagtuyot, at maging ang epekto ng El Niño sa mga susunod na araw, linggo, at buwan.
“The effects of El Niño we expected to continue, above tempretures, and even dryer conditions during in the months of April and May,” aniya.