The expected El Niño weather phenomenon could reach “strong” intensity by the end of the year, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday.
The country may expect a “drier” El Niño, the weather agency said, adding that the El Niño will possibly develop in July, August, and September and might last until 2024.
In another development, the Department of Health reminded the public to cut down on hot coffee and alcoholic beverages to prevent dehydration during the El Niño months.In the PAGASA’s climate outlook forum on Wednesday, weather specialist Rusy Abastillas said there is a 41-percent chance that the El Niño phenomenon this year may be more intensive.
Meanwhile, Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines spokesperson Isidro Cacho said the industry knows that when the country experiences a heat wave, as it has in the last two weeks, cooling systems also kick into high gear. PAGASA said this climate phenomenon increases the possibility of below-normal rainfall, which may cause drought and dry spells, in some areas of the country.
DSWD regional directors and other officers who attended the video conference affirmed their readiness for the expected dry spell. During a Kapihan session, DOH Health Promotion Bureau- Health Environment Division chief Dr. Rosalind Vianzon said the number one rule is to stay hydrated.
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