"TODAY, we officially declare the start of the Philippine summer based on the analysis of the latest forecast," declared the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on March 22.

Due to El Niño, this summer could be "one of the warmest dry seasons" ever recorded in the country with temperatures rising as high as 40 degrees Celsius, particularly in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley).

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