Happy time for Filipinos - No typhoon in sight on New Year’s eve, first few days of 2024, says weatherman

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration says on Saturday that it is not monitoring any low pressure area that may develop into a typhoon on New Year’s Eve. It added that the first few days of 2024 may also be typhoon-free. - Image from DOST / Pagasa

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN): The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Saturday forecast no typhoons for New Year’s Eve and the first few days of 2024.

"We still do not monitor a low pressure area that could potentially become a typhoon that could affect our country before the end of this year until the first days of 2024," said state weather specialist Daniel James Villamil.