El Niño to hit Boracay in April, May – Pagasa

Aklan may experience El Niño in April and May, according to a Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) official.
It will experience the phenomenon late due to its “unique weather pattern,” said Engr. Oscar Tabada, officer-in-charge of Pagasa Visayas in Cebu City.
“Other provinces in Luzon and Mindanao have been [feeling] El Niño since January this year,” Tabada said.
The nearby provinces of Iloilo and Negros Occidental have been bearing the brunt of the dry spell brought by El Niño, albeit gradually, since late last year.
Pagasa Visayas said El Niño’s delayed impact on Aklan may be attributed to the National Greening Program, the government’s nationwide massive forest rehabilitation initiative that started in 2011.
“While we cannot be certain about El Niño’s effect on Aklan’s on agriculture,” said Tabada, “we anticipate that this will have an effect on tourists in Boracay.”
Tourists, especially those who want to enjoy island-hopping activities in the island resort, were advised to drink plenty of water and wear comfortable clothing. They were also warned against possible heat stroke.