Super El Niño could hit regions differently, study warns

The anticipated Super El Niño poses a multidimensional threat to the Philippines, worsening structural vulnerabilities in agriculture, energy and governance. Impacts vary sharply by region due to geography, rainfall dependence and crop profiles. Northern and Central Luzon face severe drought and reservoir inflow deficits. Southern Luzon and Bicol experience alternating floods and dry spells. The Visayas face sugarcane and fisheries declines, while Mindanao endures localized drought affecting corn, pineapple and export crops. These differentiated impacts underscore the need for region-specific adaptation strategies. Historical analogs (1982-83, 1997-98, 2015-16) show recurring severe droughts and economic shocks. Super El Niño events recur every […]...

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