Philippines Drought Forecast - PAGASA Report
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What weather phenomenon is expected to cause drought in 30 provinces in the Philippines by the end of March?

  • Tornado
  • Typhoon
  • La Niña
  • El Niño (correct)
  • Which month is expected to coincide with the persistence of El Niño in the Philippines?

  • March
  • May (correct)
  • June
  • January
  • Which province in the Philippines is NOT mentioned as likely to face drought by the end of March?

  • La Union
  • Bataan
  • Cavite
  • Quezon (correct)
  • What is a meteorological drought?

    <p>Significantly below-normal rainfall for an extended period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which Philippine region may drought also affect provinces according to the text?

    <p>Visayas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area may experience dry spell, defined as three consecutive months of below-normal conditions?

    <p>Bohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much damage has the ongoing El Niño caused to the agricultural sector?

    <p>P1 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PAGASA indicate in their La Niña Watch for the next six months?

    <p>More than 55% chance of cooling climate pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many tropical cyclones may enter or develop in the Philippine Area of Responsibility this month?

    <p>One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does La Niña refer to?

    <p>Cooling of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific</p> Signup and view all the answers

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