Mimaropa, Kalayaan Islands seen facing dry conditions by November

newsinfo / Regions Regions Mimaropa, Kalayaan Islands seen facing dry conditions by November By: Ire Joe V.C. Laurente - @inquirerdotnet Inquirer Southern Luzon / 10:56 AM June 20, 2026 Share: PARCHED LAND Severe and prolonged drought, as seen in this photo taken this March 2024, is hurting farmers in the southernmost town of Bulalacao in Oriental Mindoro province, prompting the municipal council to place the agricultural town under a state of calamity.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BULALACAO INFORMATION OFFICE CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-Pagasa) has warned that five provinces in Mimaropa and the Kalayaan Island Group are among 47 areas nationwide likely to experience dry conditions by November 2026. In its seasonal climate outlook posted on social media, Pagasa identified Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and the Kalayaan Island Group in Palawan as areas expected to record below-normal rainfall toward the end of the year. READ: Eastern Samar steps up measures as El Niño looms Article continues after this advertisement The agency defines “dry conditions” as a 21 to 60 percent reduction in rainfall from the long-term average for two consecutive months.

FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Marcos wants Abalos back in gov't, rules out Cabinet revamp NEWSINFO Tropical depression outside PAR may become a storm late Friday NEWSINFO No jackpot winners in Ultra Lotto, Mega Lotto draws on June 19 While less severe than drought, prolonged below-normal rainfall may still affect water supply, agricultural production, and other climate-dependent sectors if precautionary measures are not implemented early. Pagasa also noted that Camarines Sur faces a more serious outlook, as it is projected to experience a dry spell—characterized by a rainfall deficit exceeding 60 percent over two months. However, the weather bureau clarified that no area in the country is currently forecast to reach “drought” level, the most severe classification involving prolonged and extreme rainfall deficiency.

Pagasa urged local government units, agricultural stakeholders, water resource managers, and other concerned sectors to closely monitor updates and implement early response measures to mitigate potential impacts on food production and water supply. “These regular seasonal climate outlooks form part of DOST-Pagasa’s program to equip communities with advance information, helping strengthen disaster preparedness and build resilience against shifting weather patterns,” the agency said. INQ Your subscription could not be saved.

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