PAGASA sees ‘Habagat’ lasting until end-Sept., but less rain

MANILA – The southwest monsoon or “Habagat” is expected to persist until the end of September but relatively less rainfall is likely compared to the past week, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Friday. “Relatively less rains compared to previous weeks is expected because the tropical cyclones north of the Philipines