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20 Luzon areas may experience dry spell by end-2023 — PAGASA

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, Nov. 22 that 20 areas in the country may experience dry spell or “below-normal” rainfall conditions for three consecutive months.

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PAGASA’s Climatology and Agrometeorology Division-Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section Senior Weather Specialist Rusy Abustillas said parts of Northern and Central Luzon, Misamis Occidental, and Tawi-Tawi will have “below-normal” rainfall between December 2023 and March 2024.

Meanwhile, Metro Manila, Abra, Ilocos Norte, Bataan, Zambales, and Occidental Mindoro may have dry condition due to “below-normal” rainfall for two consecutive months.

PAGASA also noted that Batangas, Cavite, and Oriental Mindoro may experience drought or “below-normal” rainfall for five consecutive months.

Moreover, PAGASA projected “way-below to below-normal” rainfall across most of the country from January to March 2024.

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