Very strong El Niño threatens farm output, water supply nationwide

A VERY strong El Niño has developed in the tropical Pacific and is expected to peak before the end of 2026, raising the risk of prolonged dry spells, drought and warmer-than-normal temperatures across much of the Philippines, the state weather bureau said on Wednesday.

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