Every Philippine province projected to face drought by the end of March 2027

NewsWatchPlus reports that Philippine Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum said every province is projected to experience drought by the end of March 2027, based on the latest meteorological outlook amid El Niño. DOST-PAGASA’s definition of drought covers three consecutive months of way-below-normal rainfall, a reduction of more than 60% from average, or five consecutive months of below-normal rainfall.