Philippines issues El Ni ñ o warning number 1 | Phenomenon | El Ni ñ o
The Philippine National Weather Service issued an El Ni ñ o Warning No. 1 on the 4th local time, stating that an El Ni ñ o phenomenon has occurred in the tropical Pacific region and will have an impact on the Philippines.
At a press conference that day, the organization announced the upgrade of the previously issued El Ni ñ o warning to an alert.
The Philippine National Meteorological Administration issued an El Ni ñ o warning in early May, stating that there is an 80% chance of El Ni ñ o occurring in the country from June to August and it will continue until the first quarter of 2024.
The Philippine National Meteorological Administration stated that some areas of the country have been affected by the El Ni ñ o phenomenon. According to Solis, the head of the Climate Monitoring and Forecasting Department of the Philippine National Meteorological Administration, as of June 30th local time, based on rainfall data from the past three months, Abayao Province, Cagayan Province, and Kalinga Province have experienced a drought period. The drought period refers to a period where the rainfall in the area decreases by 21% to 60% compared to the average rainfall for three consecutive months, or by more than 60% for two consecutive months. Isabella and Dala provinces are also facing drought conditions, with rainfall decreasing by 21% to 60% compared to the average for two consecutive months.
The Philippine National Weather Service stated that the current El Ni ñ o phenomenon is in a "weak" state, but there are signs of strengthening in the coming months. Solis stated that starting from October this year, the potential impact of the El Ni ñ o phenomenon will gradually be seen.
Philippine Health Minister Teodoro Herbosa stated on the same day that the agency will monitor heat related diseases during the El Ni ñ o phenomenon, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and remind the public to take preventive measures.
Previously, Philippine President Marcos also called for the establishment of a dedicated team to address the impact of the El Ni ñ o phenomenon on the country.