As we head into 2024,rising temperature is expected leading to prolonged dry spells and drought. This can result to reduced water supply.

Currently, the adverse effects of El Niño have been felt by some of our concessionaires in Ipil and Titay.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the weather phenomenon is set to become “strong” by the end of 2023 and is likely to lead to below-normal rainfall conditions persisting until next year.

“From January to March 2024, we anticipate the most severe effects of El Niño, with a high probability of below-normal rainfall conditions in most parts of the country. Generally, during the forecast period, we expect the intensity of El Niño to escalate starting this November,” said Ana Liza Solis, Assistant Weather Services Chief of PAGASA-Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section (CLIMPS).

Source: Philippine Information Agency

DOST PAG-ASA