Several Luzon areas get nearly 3 months’ worth of rain in August, says PAGASA

Several Luzon areas get nearly 3 months’ worth of rain in August, says PAGASA

Several areas in Luzon recorded nearly three times their normal rainfall in August as heavy rains from the southwest monsoon or “habagat” contributed to unusually high monthly rainfall totals, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said.PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja said during a press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 1, that La Trinidad, Benguet recorded the highest accumulated rainfal…