El Niño in the Philippines: UN monitors impact, FAO urges soil checks on farms
The United Nations said on Thursday it is closely monitoring the impact of the "very strong" El Niño in the Philippines, including on food security, with effects expected to continue in 2027, The Manila Times reported. The Food and Agriculture Organization called for soil assessments in the country's farmlands to ensure food security, GMA News said. Based on PAGASA's outlook, 12 areas are expected to experience drought in November, GMA added.
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