PAGASA ENSO Alert System Status

PAGASA: A strong El Niño is present in the tropical Pacific, showing signs of further intensification in the coming months as sea surface temperature anomalies (SSTAs) reach more than 1.5⁰C. El Niño will likely continue until the second quarter of 2024. (updated 22 November 2023) ******************************************************************************************** El Niño increases the likelihood of below-normal rainfall conditions, which could bring negative impacts (such as dry spells and droughts) in some areas of the country which will likely be manifested during the last quarter of the year and unto the first quarter of next year. This may adversely affect the different climate-sensitive sectors such as the water resources, agriculture, energy, health, public safety and other key sectors of the country.