Drier and hotter this coming May — PAGASA

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Almost all areas across the country, including the National Capital Region , have been experiencing below-normal rainfall this April, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration .

“When the HPA ridge affects a specific area, we can expect lower cloud development, lower rainfall, resulting in higher temperatures in those areas,” weather specialist Veronica Torres said.The ongoing El Niño phenomenon has triggered droughts and dry spells over vast areas of farmlands.The weather bureau said it expects the hottest days to come in May.

These areas include Aborlan, Palawan ; Dagupan City, Pangasinan ; Puerto Princesa City, Palawan ; Catarman, Northern Samar ; Tuguegarao City, Cagayan ; ISU Echague, Isabela ; Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas ; San Jose, Occidental Mindoro ; Iloilo City, Iloilo ; Dumangas, Iloilo ; Guiuan, Eastern Samar ; MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte ; Bacnotan, La Union ; Aparri, Cagayan ; Sangley Point, Cavite ; Coron, Palawan ; Virac , Catanduanes ; and Roxas City, Capiz .

 

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