El Niño Alert: PAGASA says phenomenon of hot, dry weather now more likelyA farmer checks the dry soil on his farm in this 2019 file photo. MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau issued Tuesday an El Niño Alert, indicating a high chance the weather phenomenon associated with dry spells and drought will develop within the next two months. In a statement, PAGASA said the probability of El Niño developing during the June to August season has increased to 80%. PAGASA said that El Niño increases the likelihood of below-normal rainfall conditions, which could result in dry spells and droughts in some areas of the Philippines. PAGASA earlier urged the public to conserve water as El Niño can deplete water supplies.

Source: Philippine Star May 02, 2023 09:14 UTC