NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 03 July) – El Niño was officially here in the middle of June, says the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), meaning that […]
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental – El Niño was officially here in the middle of June, says the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration , meaning that things will be much hotter nowadays than usual. Pagasa says that the eastern part of the country will be the first to experience the dry spell while the western side will be wetter.
The natural phenomenon usually occurs every two to seven years, more frequently than its opposing climate phenomenon, La Niña, which occurs during the cool period in the temperature fluctuation of the ocean. But neither follows a schedule. El Niño dry spell typically lasts nine to 12 months, but can sometimes carry on for years, leaving in its wake drought and wildfires.
Already, the warming of the ocean resulting from climate change has brought about violent storms in recent years whose monstrous winds, rains and floods have devastated less developed countries bordering the western Pacific Ocean that includes the Philippines, destroying many lives and billions of dollars worth of properties, public infrastructure and agriculture.
Beyond preparing food packs for victims of tropical storms, it’s a guessing game what other preparations have the government in mind, especially in cushioning the impact of an impending long drought.
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