El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱, now likely to emerge next month, according to the newly released update from NOAA Climate Prediction Center.
The latest forecast also raises the possibility that it could intensify into a rare and historically powerful “Super” (Very Strong) El Niño by end of 2026.
For the Philippines, this developing El Niño could trigger a more intense #habagat season by June-July before we shift into drier conditions as early as August or September.
The "peak" effects of this El Niño will likely be from January to June 2027, marked by severe drought and extreme heat, which could trigger widespread water and electricity shortage during the Tag-init Season.
