The southwest monsoon that brings heavy rains to western parts of the Philippines
Habagat
The northeast monsoon that brings cool, dry air and occasional rains
Amihan
Storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain
Thunderstorm
The area where PAGASA monitors weather disturbances that may affect the Philippines
Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR)
The government agency that monitors weather in the Philippines
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration –
The layer of the atmosphere where changes in weather condition can be observed
Troposphere
A zone where winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meet, causing clouds, rain, and storms
Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
An area with low air pressure that may develop into a storm
Low Pressure Area (LPA)
It is the Philippines' top body for coordinating disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, comprising government, non-government, and private sector groups, working under the Office of Civil Defense.
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)