What This Haze Made Me Realize About the Coming Super El Niño

Happy Tuesday Hivers!

For several weeks, or perhaps even a month, we have been experiencing hazy conditions in our area. Recently, however, the haze seems to have become less noticeable. As I mentioned in my previous blog, the haze was believed to be connected to the large forest fires in Indonesia.

While observing the environment and seeing how intense the haze had become, a thought crossed my mind: What will happen when Super El Niño arrives, which is expected to affect us around November or December? How much hotter will it become, and could the extreme heat create conditions that make forest fires even more likely?

The Philippines has two main seasons: the dry season and the wet season. Although we are already used to experiencing very hot weather in our area, I honestly cannot imagine how much hotter it could become during a Super El Niño.

Sometimes, we even joke that we are already getting a little practice for the temperature of hell because of how unbearably hot it can get. But behind that joke is a real concern. Even now, when there is not enough ventilation at home, sleeping at night can already be uncomfortable because of the heat. If this is what we are experiencing now, how much more difficult could it become during an intense El Niño?

Water is another major concern. During drought conditions, water supplies can become limited, while plants and agricultural land can suffer from prolonged dryness. We have already experienced drought conditions in our area, and some rice fields have dried up. Some farmers also struggle because of inadequate irrigation, leaving their crops vulnerable when rainfall becomes scarce.

This makes me wonder about the importance of having a reliable irrigation system, especially for farmers who depend on their crops for their livelihood. When drought strikes, it is not only the plants that suffer, the farmers and their families are affected too.

These thoughts made me realize that preparing for an extreme El Niño should not only be about enduring the heat. We also need to think about water conservation, protecting our forests, preventing fires, supporting farmers, and preparing our communities for possible drought and extreme weather conditions.

The haze we experienced may have become lighter recently, but it left me with an important question: If this is already what we are experiencing now, what will happen if the coming El Niño becomes even more intense?

Perhaps this is something we should start thinking about and preparing for now, rather than waiting until the heat and drought become much more difficult to handle.

And perhaps this is the realization that the haze has given me: sometimes, nature gives us small warnings before we experience something much bigger. Seeing the haze, the dried rice fields, the intense heat, and the effects of drought has made me realize that we should not take these signs lightly. We may not know exactly what the coming Super El Niño will bring, but we can choose to be more aware, more prepared, and more responsible with the environment before we are forced to face its consequences.

Thank you for reading and see you on my next blog. Cheers!

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