Drought
CRACKS BEFORE THE DROUGHT? Cracks appear in the parched soil of a rice field in Rizal province on Thursday, 15 October 2026, as the country braces for the possible effects of El Niño. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that below-normal rainfall and prolonged dry spells could affect parts of the Philippines through the first half of 2027, raising concerns over water availability, agricultural production and food security. The emerging dry conditions underscore the need for early preparations to protect crops and water supplies. | Photo by Analy Labor
CRACKS BEFORE THE DROUGHT? Cracks appear in the parched soil of a rice field in Rizal province on Thursday, 15 October 2026, as the country braces for the possible effects of El Niño. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that below-normal rainfall and prolonged dry spells could affect parts of the Philippines through the first half of 2027, raising concerns over water availability, agricultural production and food security. The emerging dry conditions underscore the need for early preparations to protect crops and water supplies. | Photo by Analy Labor
CRACKS BEFORE THE DROUGHT? Cracks appear in the parched soil of a rice field in Rizal province on Thursday, 15 October 2026, as the country braces for the possible effects of El Niño. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that below-normal rainfall and prolonged dry spells could affect parts of the Philippines through the first half of 2027, raising concerns over water availability, agricultural production and food security. The emerging dry conditions underscore the need for early preparations to protect crops and water supplies. | Photo by Analy Labor
CRACKS BEFORE THE DROUGHT? Cracks appear in the parched soil of a rice field in Rizal province on Thursday, 15 October 2026, as the country braces for the possible effects of El Niño. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that below-normal rainfall and prolonged dry spells could affect parts of the Philippines through the first half of 2027, raising concerns over water availability, agricultural production and food security. The emerging dry conditions underscore the need for early preparations to protect crops and water supplies. | Photo by Analy Labor
CRACKS BEFORE THE DROUGHT? Cracks appear in the parched soil of a rice field in Rizal province on Thursday, 15 October 2026, as the country braces for the possible effects of El Niño. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that below-normal rainfall and prolonged dry spells could affect parts of the Philippines through the first half of 2027, raising concerns over water availability, agricultural production and food security. The emerging dry conditions underscore the need for early preparations to protect crops and water supplies. | Photo by Analy Labor
CRACKS BEFORE THE DROUGHT? Cracks appear in the parched soil of a rice field in Rizal province on Thursday, 15 October 2026, as the country braces for the possible effects of El Niño. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned that below-normal rainfall and prolonged dry spells could affect parts of the Philippines through the first half of 2027, raising concerns over water availability, agricultural production and food security. The emerging dry conditions underscore the need for early preparations to protect crops and water supplies. | Photo by Analy Labor