Tag: October Weather
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Everest Rescue Underway as Hundreds Trapped on Tibetan Slopes
Overview of the Situation A severe snowstorm has left hundreds of hikers stranded on the Tibetan slopes near Mount Everest, disrupting one of the peak seasons for trekking in October. Conditions worsened quickly on Friday evening, with rain turning to heavy snowfall on the eastern approaches to Everest. Local accounts describe biting cold and wet…
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End of Habagat in October: PAGASA Forecasts Amihan Return
What is Habagat and why it matters The southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, is a key driver of Weather in the Philippines. Spanning roughly May through October, habagat brings warm, moist air from the southwest, often delivering heavy rains to the western parts of the country. Farmers rely on the pattern for planting schedules,…