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  1. El Nino is causing prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall in Southeast Asia, impacting global supply chains and weather patterns worldwide.

Strong El Niño Expected to Impact Philippines and Asia-Pacific Weather

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Sep 1
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What happened

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A strong El Niño is present in the tropical Pacific and is likely to intensify into a very strong state by the end of 2026. This phenomenon, which is characterized by unusually warm sea surface temperatures, is expected to persist until the first quarter of 2027. As of September 21, 45 provinces in the Philippines are already experiencing dry conditions, dry spell, or drought.

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Why it matters

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El Niño is causing prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall in Southeast Asia, which impacts global supply chains and weather patterns worldwide. The conditions pose potential impacts on rainfall and water resources in the Philippines.

El Niño is causing prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall in Southeast Asia, impacting global supply chains and weather patterns worldwide.

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Who's involved

  • PhilippinesThe Philippines is currently experiencing dry conditions and drought due to El Niño.
  • Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia is experiencing amplified weather extremes and atmospheric reorganization.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • PhilippinesSpeculative

    The Philippines could face risks to agricultural revenue and water resource availability due to dry conditions and drought.

  • Southeast AsiaSpeculative

    Southeast Asia might experience disruptions to global supply chains due to amplified weather extremes.

How it developed

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  1. PSA attributed production decline to El Niño.Sub-event
  2. El Niño pattern is causing above-normal rainfall across several provinces in the Philippines, including Central Luzon and Batangas.Sub-event
  3. El Niño peak tested Macau’s drainage capacity on August 1, 2026.Sub-event
  4. El Niño is affecting hydropower operations in the region involving Luzon and Mindanao.Sub-event
  5. Storms are battering coastal regions of China and moving across the Philippines, driven by the El Niño pattern.Sub-event
  6. El Niño threatens coconut productivity and exports in the Philippines, managed by the Philippine Coconut Authority.Sub-event
  7. WMO monitors El Niño signals, which are impacting the Philippines.1 source

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