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Which areas in PH are likely to be hit by drought in 2026? PAGASA has released an El Niño Alert ang PAGASA on April 22, 2026 that serves as a warning that several parts of the country are at risk of...

UV Index in the Philippines:

Luzon and Visayas- Very high to Extreme
Mindanao- Extreme

8–10 (Very High): Very high risk. Unprotected skin can burn quickly. Take extra precautions and minimize sun exposure during peak hours.

11+ (Extreme): Extreme risk. Unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Avoid the sun as much as possible.

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𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐋 𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐎, 𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐇𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐍𝐆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Ayon sa , isang Very Strong to Super El Niño ang aasahan sa huling quarter ng taong ito. Nasa 92% ang forecast chance (moderate to strong) ang probability nito na posibleng umabot sa unang bahagi ng 2027.

Matatandaang naglabas ang PAGASA ng El Niño Watch noong Marso 25 kung saan ang probability nito ay nasa 55% na para sa susunod na anim (6) na buwan. Inaasahan namang nasa below-normal ang rainfall condition natin habang tayo ay nasa El Niño .

Ayon naman kay Chief PAGASA Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section Ana Liza Solis, makakaasa tayo ng mas kaunti pero mas malalakas na mga bagyo (Typhoons/Super Typhoons) sa panahong ito. Hindi man mag-landfall ay ito ang magdadala ng malalakas na pag-ulan sa Kanlurang bahagi ng bansa dahil hinahatak (ine-enhance) nito ang Hanging .

Sa pagtatapos naman ng Habagat Season o ngayong taon, mas mararamdaman na talaga ang epekto ng tagtuyot o dry season dito sa atin. Mas magiging mahaba ang itatagal nito hanggang sa unang quarter ng 2027. Posible namang hindi maging sinlamig ng 2025-26 ang maranasan natin ngayong 2026-27 season.

PAALALA: Tayo ay nasa transitioning phase pa lang ng ENSO-Neutral hanggang sa buwan ng Mayo. Magiging 62% ang tsansa ng El Niño sa mga buwan ng June-July-August at mas tataas pa ang tsansa (expected Super El Niño) mula September-December.

Source: DOST-PAGASA
Philippine Weather Disturbances
18 April 2026

The Sierra Madre, widely recognized as the Philippines’ primary natural barrier against typhoons and flooding, has lost approximately 9,000 hectares of forest between 2003 and 2020, an area nearly equivalent to 6,000 football fields. Satellite monitoring and environmental assessments link this decline to illegal logging and large scale mining operations that have penetrated deep into the mountain range. These activities have disrupted watershed systems, accelerated soil erosion, and placed increasing pressure on biodiversity, threatening endemic species that rely on the region’s forest ecosystems. Despite sections of the Sierra Madre being designated as protected areas, the continued issuance of permits and environmental compliance certificates has allowed extractive industries to operate within or near these zones.

Experts in Environmental Science and advocacy groups are calling for structural reforms that prioritize long term ecological stability over short term economic gain. Key recommendations include stricter enforcement of forestry and mining regulations, closing policy loopholes, and empowering local communities through sustainable forest governance. As Climate Change intensifies storm systems and alters rainfall distribution, the degradation of the Sierra Madre poses a growing national risk. Protecting this mountain range is not only critical for conserving biodiversity but also for stabilizing watersheds and safeguarding millions of Filipinos who depend on it as a vital line of defense.

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Taal Volcano is one of the most extraordinary geological formations in the world, often described as an island in a lake, on an island, in a lake, on an island. Located on Luzon, its structure features a volcanic island within Taal Lake, which itself sits inside a larger volcanic caldera. At the center of this island lies a crater lake with its own small island, creating a rare and complex nested formation shaped by thousands of years of eruptions and geological changes.

Beyond its striking appearance, Taal remains one of the Philippines’ most active and closely monitored volcanoes. Its eruptions have significantly influenced nearby communities and ecosystems, making it an important focus for scientific research on volcanic activity and disaster preparedness. Taal stands as both a natural wonder and a powerful reminder of Earth’s dynamic processes, combining beauty with the constant presence of geological risk.

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Super El Niño sa huling bahagi ng 2026?

May mga senyales na posibleng magkaroon ng “Super El Niño” ngayong taon, ayon sa PAGASA.

Panoorin ang ulat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6A3ryg4KvQ