PAGASA Mindanao Weather Services Chief Anianita Fortich expressed concern over a potential recurrence of the severe agricultural drought experienced in 1982 and 1983 if farmers disregard official El Niño advisories.
The official specifically warned corn farmers against planting without consulting meteorological forecasts.
PAGASA reported that the current El Niño event is projected to persist for over a year, bringing elevated temperatures alongside localized, sporadic rainfall across certain regions
. Consequently, weather specialists strongly advise farmers to regularly check weather updates to protect their investments and mitigate broader food supply impacts.
