The state weather bureau PAGASA officially declared the onset of the rainy season in the Philippines on Thursday, June 4, 2026. In a statement, the agency noted that occasional to frequent rainfall associated with the Southwest Monsoon, or Habagat, observed over the past five days signaled the start of the rainy season across the western sections of Luzon and Visayas.
However, PAGASA warned that periods of reduced rainfall, commonly referred to as monsoon breaks, may occur and last for several days or weeks. The agency also highlighted that with the looming El Niño, enhanced Habagat rainfall over the western sections of Luzon and Visayas is highly likely during the season.
Meanwhile, heavy downpour hit Cebu City on the evening of June 3, 2026, causing flooding along parts of P. del Rosario Street and P. Cui Street. The flooding disrupted traffic and affected residents in the area.
