Pagasa: Severe dry spell to start in next 3 months

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Expect hot and dry conditions in the next three months until the early part of 2024, as the weather bureau on Tuesday raised an El Niño alert amid rising temperatures experienced in several parts of the country. CDNDigital

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said that based on recent conditions and model forecasts, the El Niño phenomenon might “emerge” in the rainy season between June and August.

Records by Pagasa showed that the country’s heat index— an indicator of discomfort that an average person experiences due to temperature and humidity— will remain around 40 degrees Celsius in the next several weeks.The highest heat index recorded by the weather bureau was at 49 C on April 16 in Guiuan, Eastern Samar.

In the western part of the country, on the other hand, above-normal rainfall conditions can still be expected during the southwest monsoon season, locally known as “habagat,” it added.

 

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