MANILA, Philippines — Several provinces are expected to be hit by drought this month because of the super El Niño that has developed in the tropical Pacific, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
"A very strong El Niño is currently present in the tropical Pacific and is expected to persist until the first half of 2027, potentially reaching its peak by the end of 2026," Pagasa said in a statement on Thursday.
"For November 2026, below normal to way below normal rainfall is expected over most parts of the country, with several provinces likely to experience meteorological drought/dry spell conditions by the end of the month," it said.
"Warmer than average mean air temperatures are also expected across most parts of the country," it said.
Expected to experience drought in november are Albay, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, Capiz, Negros Oriental, Western Samar, Southern Leyte, Siquijor and Misamis Oriental.
Many provinces in Luzon, including Metro Manila, will experience dry spells.
