El Niño reached moderate-to-strong status in Asia-Pacific from July 2023 to May 2024, causing agricultural damage and water shortages in the Philippines.
El Niño reached a moderate-to-strong status in Asia-Pacific between July 2023 and May 2024, affecting countries during peak (September-December 2023) and impact (January-May 2024) phases. The event was coupled with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, leading to dry conditions. El Niño's effects, including agricultural damage and water shortages, were felt in the Philippines, where 1.1 million families or 4.4 million persons were affected. The likelihood of La Niña developing in June-July-August 2024 is 60%.
May 17, 2024
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