Philippines, Effects of Dry Season in Sibalom (Antique)
Antique, Philippines Event Date : Fri, 05 May 2023 | Disaster : Drought (1)AHADID : AHA-DR-2023-000472-PHL | GLIDE Number :
Affected Area/s
Sibalom
Description
A total of 174 families or 870 persons are affected in Brgy. Cabladan, Sibalom, Antique. A total of ₱91,524.00 worth of assistance was provided by DSWD to the affected families
On 23 March 2023, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration (PAGASA) released a press statement indicating that recent
observations from several DOST-PAGASA stations showed a gradual increase in daily
temperature over many parts of the country and the strengthening of the North Pacific
High. Furthermore, the number of dry and warm days across the country will continue
to increase, though isolated thunderstorms are also likely to occur, especially in the
afternoon or evening hours.
On 13 April 2023, the effects of the dry season were reported in Brgy. Cabladan,
Sibalom, Antique. Affected families who are farmers or farm workers experienced low
farm crops production caused by poor vegetation that resulted in food shortage and
low farm harvest and low income.