Philippines expected to be hit by 8-11 cyclones during rest of 2023

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Eight to eleven tropical cyclones will likely affect the Philippines for the remainder of the year, the state weather bureau said.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) weather specialist Chris Perez said two or three tropical cyclones are still expected in August.

“How many tropical cyclones are we expecting?

"For the month of August, two or three at least, and so far we have not monitored any until today; and then by September, two to three tropical cyclones; October, two to three tropical cyclones; November and December, one or two tropical cyclones; and then by January, one or none,” Perez said during the Oplan Balik Eskwela Launch and Command Conference for the school year 2023-2024 on Tuesday (Aug 15).

He also added that the tropical cyclones that will affect the country towards the end of 2023 may or may not travel directly to the country.

“The image conveys that tropical cyclones during our forecast period could traverse through the country, could also move in the borders of our country, or would only stay in our area of responsibility in the Pacific Ocean,” Perez added.

As of Wednesday, six typhoons have already been detected by the Pagasa that entered the Philippine area of responsibility, the latest being typhoon Falcon (international name: Khanun).