Philippines, Drought in Oriental Mindoro (Effects of El Niño)
Jun 15, 2026 17:00
Jul 14, 2026 17:00
Location
Coordinate:
12.962504937699, 121.26324457569
Administrative:
Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Affected Area:
Oriental Mindoro
Hazard
Main : Drought- Describe the incident = -
Description
On 09 June 2026, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that El Niño conditions are present in the tropical Pacific. In May 2026, the observed relative sea surface temperature anomaly (rSSTA) reached the +0.5°C threshold. Additionally, most climate models suggest there is over an 80% probability that this will develop into a full-blown El Niño event, which is likely to persist until early 2027.
El Niño increases the likelihood of below-normal rainfall conditions, which may result in adverse impacts such as dry spells and droughts in some areas of the country. However, over the western part of the country, above-normal rainfall conditions during the Southwest monsoon season (i.e., Habagat) may also occur.
On 15 June 2026, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, issued Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Resolution No. 06-198-2026 declaring a State of Calamity (SoC) due to water shortage brought about by the El Niño phenomenon. Based on the report, the LGU of Puerto Galera identified 13 barangays with farmers adversely affected by the dry spell, resulting in reduced harvest yields and loss of income should the condition worsen.
In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through Field Office (FO) MIMAROPA, closely coordinated with the LGU of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, and immediately provided relief assistance to address their urgent needs.
El Niño increases the likelihood of below-normal rainfall conditions, which may result in adverse impacts such as dry spells and droughts in some areas of the country. However, over the western part of the country, above-normal rainfall conditions during the Southwest monsoon season (i.e., Habagat) may also occur.
On 15 June 2026, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, issued Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Resolution No. 06-198-2026 declaring a State of Calamity (SoC) due to water shortage brought about by the El Niño phenomenon. Based on the report, the LGU of Puerto Galera identified 13 barangays with farmers adversely affected by the dry spell, resulting in reduced harvest yields and loss of income should the condition worsen.
In response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through Field Office (FO) MIMAROPA, closely coordinated with the LGU of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, and immediately provided relief assistance to address their urgent needs.
Impact Statistic
0
Dead
0
Missing
0
Injured
40.3K
Affected Person
0
Displaced
Human SADDD
- Dead -
- Missing -
- Injured -
- Affected Person 40,312
- Affected Family 11,095
- Internaly Displaced People -
- Refugees -
- Evacuation Center (in Country) -
- Evacuation Center (out Of Country) -
House
- Affected Houses -
- Damage Partial -
- Totally Damage -
Infrastructure
- Bridges -
- Number of Roads -
- Road Distance (km) -
Public
- Schools -
- Health -
- Government Office / Public Facilities -
- Settlements -
- Worship Places -
- Others -
General
Cost
- Local Currency -
- Cost of Damages -
- Cost of Damages (USD) -
- Cost of Assistance 3,671,404.00
- Cost of Assistance (USD) 59,534.00
Agricultural
- Rice Field -
- Other Crops -
- Fish Ponds -
- Cattle -
- Poultries -
- Livestock -
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