QUEZON CITY, Mar, 24 – Environment Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje has called on the public to be climate-conscious and to use water more efficiently during the Holy Week and the rest of the summer season amid a strong El Niño phenomenon. “The prevailing heat nowadays should remind people that we are experiencing a longer and hotter dry season. This is aggravated by El Niño and will continue as long as we do not take […]
Tag: El Niño phenomenon
Two areas in South Cotabato placed under state of calamity
KORONADAL, South Cotabato — Two towns in South Cotabato were placed under state of calamity due to the prolonged dry spell that caused intensive damages to the agricultural crops of the said province. Aside from the Koronodal City, the town of T’boli was now placed under state of calamity due to the effect of the El Niño phenomenon. (Eagle News Service) https://youtu.be/ZcZqrNuMbJs
Expect record-breaking high temperature – PAGASA
QUEZON City, Philippines – According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), with the start of the dry season coupled with the El Niño phenomenon, the public should expect record-breaking high temperature. PAGASA added that everybody should be careful and should take measures to avoid heat stroke. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Venezuela struggles with water shortages
CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) — Tensions are mounting in Venezuela over water shortages the ruling socialist government has attributed to natural phenomena, whilst the opposition says infrastructure neglect is to blame. The country has been struggling with water rationing since the start of the year, fueling public anger already simmering over a worsening recession, soaring inflation and widespread shortages of medicines and basic goods. Lines of people queuing to buy even toilet paper has become a […]
Mga magsasaka sa Bohol, hinimok na gumamit ng alternatibong paraan sa pagsasaka
BOHOL, Philippines — Dahil sa matinding epkto ng El Niño phenomenon lalo na sa mga magsasaka, pinayuhan ng Department of Agriculture Region 7 ang mga magsasaka sa Bohol na gumamit muna ng alternatibong paraan ng pagtatanim ngayong panahon ng tagtuyot o mag-alaga muna ng hayop gaya ng baboy at manok.
Water level sa mga palaisdaan sa ilang lugar sa Pangasinan patuloy na bumababa
PANGASINAN, Philippines — Problemado ngayon ang mga fishpond owner sa Pangasinan dahil sa patuloy na pagbaba ng water level sa kanilang mga palaisdaan. Dahil sa epekto ng El Niño phenomenon, halos matuyo na ang mga palaisdaan sa probinsya. Kasama sa mga apektadong lungsod ay sa Dagupan, Binmaley at San Fabian. Dahil dito, napilitang magbawas ng mga inaalagaang isda ang mga apektadong fish pond owners upang hindi na lumaki ang kanilang pagkalugi.
Fishery industry in Lingayen, Pangasinan faces danger due to El Niño
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The fishery industry in Lingayen, Pangasinan is now endangered due to the El Niño phenomenon, with said weather phenomenon drying out 60% of the rivers in Lingayen, causing a drop in fish production. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Dozens of sea lions wash up dead on Chile’s northern coast
ANTOFAGASTA, Chile (Reuters) — Dozens of sea lions have washed up on Chile’s northern shore in the region of Antofagasta, local media reported on Thursday (February 25). It was a grim scene on the beach of the coastal town of Hornitos, with most of them found in an advanced state of decomposition. Chilean environmental authorities have said the animals are dying of starvation because the El Nino phenomenon is causing a scarcity of phytoplankton. Phytoplankton […]
Produksyon ng bawang apektado na rin ng El Niño
ILOCOS Norte — Dahil sa matinding tagtuyot na nararanasan sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa, apektado narin ang produksyon ng bawang sa ilang bayan sa Ilocos Norte kasama ang bayan ng pinili. (Eagle News Correspondent Florentino Pagdilao Jr.)
El Niño phenomenon weakens
NEW York City, United States of America – According to the World Meteorological Organization of the United Nations, the El Niño phenomenon already attained its peak and is starting to weaken although the high temperature in the ocean continues to have a great impact on the global climate. The 2015-2016 El Niño phenomenon is said to be the worst in 15 years and will last until mid-2016. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]
Fewer rainfall in various parts of the Philippines
QUEZON City, Philippines — According to the Philippines Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), a wider area of the Philippines will experience fewer rainfall due to the El Niño phenomenon. Areas affected include the whole of Mindanao, Negros and Bohol as well as some areas in Visayas, Bicol and MiMiMaRoPa. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Areas in South Cotabato implements water rationing
QUEZON City, Philippines — As the effects of the El Niño phenomenon continues to be felt, several areas in South Cotabato are now being rationed with water, with 200 families affected. According to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, three water trucks were assigned to help the residents. Said office will also distribute water containers. (South Cotabato) <em>(Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
