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El Niño Threatens Drought in 61 Philippine Provinces
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts that the El Niño phenomenon, expected to persist until the first half of 2027, could cause drought in Camarines Sur and dry conditions/spells in 61 other provinces, raising concerns for agriculture and water resources.
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