In the Western Pacific, the numerous islands with their mountainous terrains significantly influence the weather patterns. One key phenomenon to understand is orographic lifting, which plays a crucial role in how moisture and precipitation are distributed across these regions. Let’s dive deeper into what orographic lifting is, its effects on local weather, and some of […]

The weather in the Western Pacific is currently being dominated by a new tropical depression in the West Philippine Sea and a tropical trough in the Philippine Sea. These systems have been working in tandem, causing heavy rainfall and flooding across regions from Cebu down to Mindanao in the Philippines and extending into parts of

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has officially upgraded a weather system in the West Philippine Sea to a tropical depression. This development is expected to bring significant weather changes to the region, including heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Here’s a detailed look at what this means and what you can expect in the coming days.