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Drought to hit 3 provinces by month's end

THE Luzon provinces of Batangas, Cavite and Oriental Mindoro will likely experience an El Niño-induced drought by the end of December, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Friday.

Pagasa Officer in Charge Nathaniel Servando said severe dry conditions will also affect Abra, Ilocos Norte, Bataan, Zambales, Occidental Mindoro and Metro Manila.