El Niño early effects causing Mindanao hot weather
Mindanao is experiencing intense heat due to the early effects of the El Niño phenomenon, while other parts of the Philippines deal with monsoon-related flooding. Meteorologists expect drier conditions to intensify across the region through the end of the year and into 2027.
Why it matters
The regional disparity in weather patterns highlights the complex impact of climate phenomena on infrastructure and public safety in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - While Luzon and some parts of the Visayas have been suffering from flooding spawned by the southwest monsoon and cyclones for almost three weeks now, Mindanao has been reeling from intense heat due to the early effects of El Ni o. On Tuesday, the town of Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur recorded the highest temperature for this month at 37.5 degrees Celsius, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
PAGASA said Borongan in Eastern Samar and Surigao City logged 37 and 36.9 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Marcelino Villafuerte II, PAGASA deputy administrator for research and development, said that below-normal rainfall conditions will prevail when El Ni o starts.
State meteorologists earlier reported that the effects of El Ni o conditions would be felt starting June.
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