Cool Weather Expected in PH Despite Super El Niño Forecast
Despite a forecast for a strong El Niño potentially lasting until the first half of 2027, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) predicts cool weather across the country in December and January. This contrasts with the typical expectation of rising temperatures during El Niño events.
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