El Niño conditions are now present in the tropical Pacific, with an 80 percent probability of developing into a full-blown event persisting until early 2027, the state weather bureau said.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported that El Niño conditions have emerged. “State agencies and the general public are advised to take appropriate preparedness and response measures to mitigate potential impacts, particularly in areas vulnerable to heavy rainfall and floods during southwest monsoon season and those areas prone to below-normal rainfall conditions,” the bureau said. El Niño typically raises the risk of dry spells and drought across much of the country. Above-normal rainfall may still occur over western sections during the southwest monsoon season, especially with tropical cyclone activity.