MANILA, Philippines — Expect hot and dry conditions in the next three months until the early part of 2024, as the weather bureau on Tuesday raised an El Niño alert amid rising temperatures experienced in several parts of the country. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that based on recent conditions and model forecasts, the El Niño phenomenon might 'emerge' in the rainy season between June and August. According to a statement by Pagasa Administrator Vicente Malano, there was now 80 percent probability of a severe dry season that 'may persist until the first quarter' of next year.

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