Pagasa issues El Niño alert; dry spells, likely
While winds and sea surface temperatures remain neutral in the Tropical Pacific, the state weather bureau said there is a 79-percent chance of the El Niño phenomenon emerging from June to August and possibly persisting until early 2027.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the reemergence of the El Niño phenomenon increases chances of dry spells and droughts in parts of the country.
The last time it was observed in the Philippines was from July 2023 to March 2024.
“During an El Niño event, there is an increased possibility of drier-than-usual conditions, which can lead to negative impacts such as droughts and dry spells in some parts of the country,” Pagasa said.
But it added that above-normal rainfall conditions may still prevail over the western section of the country during the southwest monsoon or “habagat” season.
