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    The document discusses the two seasonal winds and monsoons in the Philippines - Amihan and Habagat. Amihan is the Northeast monsoon from October to March, bringing cool, dry weather. Habagat is the Southwest monsoon from June to October, characterized by heavy rainfall and humidity that can lead to floods and landslides. The monsoons mark the country's two seasons, with Amihan considered the high season and Habagat the low season due to weather conditions.

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    The document discusses the two seasonal winds and monsoons in the Philippines - Amihan and Habagat. Amihan is the Northeast monsoon from October to March, bringing cool, dry weather. Habagat is the Southwest monsoon from June to October, characterized by heavy rainfall and humidity that can lead to floods and landslides. The monsoons mark the country's two seasons, with Amihan considered the high season and Habagat the low season due to weather conditions.

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    The document discusses the two seasonal winds and monsoons in the Philippines - Amihan and Habagat. Amihan is the Northeast monsoon from October to March, bringing cool, dry weather. Habagat is the Southwest monsoon from June to October, characterized by heavy rainfall and humidity that can lead to floods and landslides. The monsoons mark the country's two seasons, with Amihan considered the high season and Habagat the low season due to weather conditions.

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    MONSOON

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    The document discusses the two seasonal winds and monsoons in the Philippines - Amihan and Habagat. Amihan is the Northeast monsoon from October to March, bringing cool, dry weather. Habagat is the Southwest monsoon from June to October, characterized by heavy rainfall and humidity that can lead to floods and landslides. The monsoons mark the country's two seasons, with Amihan considered the high season and Habagat the low season due to weather conditions.

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    Philippines' seasons: What are Amihan

    and Habagat?
    In the Philippines, Amihan and Habagat refer to the two kinds of winds and
    seasons that occur in the country every year.
    Amihan is known as the Northeast monsoon while Habagat is known as the
    Southwest monsoon.
    A monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern. "Monsoon" is from the Arabic
    word, "mawsim" which means season.

    A switch in wind direction is the primary indicator for the change between one
    monsoon to the other. It usually takes place during nighttime.
    At some periods, the two monsoons switch several times before settling into a
    pattern for the season. Amihan and Habagat are also characters in
    Philippine mythology.

    Amihan is the Northeast Monsoon

    Amihan is the Filipino term of


    Northeast monsoon, which is a cool and dry northeast wind coming from
    Siberia and China and blows down to Southeast Asia. This season is
    characterized with slight to moderate rainfall and a prevailing cold wind that
    affects east of the Philippines. The monsoon commonly occurs from October
    to late March, although occurrence may vary every year.
    High peak season in the Philippines is during the amihan season since it
    brings the best weather conditions. The air is cool, there is less rain, and
    humidity is low, plus the sunshine is less threatening. Northeast monsoon
    contributes to colder Christmas nights which gives a better ambience fit for the
    festive season.
    If you're up for a vacation during this season, it is best to pack warmer clothes
    for the cool evenings along with your tropical outfits.

    Habagat is the Southwest Monsoon

    Habagat, on the other hand, is


    the southwest wind characterized by frequent heavy rainfall and humid
    weather. During Southwest monsoon or hanging Habagat, the high-pressure
    area is at the Australian continent, and the low-pressure area is at North
    China, Mongolia, and Siberia. The gusty winds from the west and excessive
    rainfall often turn to dangerous typhoons.

    While the rain may ease farmers to irrigate the rice fields, the heavy rainfall
    may trigger floods, landslides, and potentially endanger residents living near
    riverbanks. The typhoons that habagat brings, unfortunately, cause millions,
    sometimes billions, worth of reconstruction damage and kill hundreds of
    Filipinos.

    The southwest monsoon affects the country from late June to October
    (occurrence may also vary each year). Low season in the Philippines occurs
    during the habagat season because of frequent rainfall and high humidity. A
    series of flash floods and landslides are regular incidents during this season. If
    you're planning to take a vacation during this time, you may want to bring
    rainwear with you.

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