Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines, is normally an escape for Filipinos against the summer heat. But since drought is currently ravaging the country, the mercury level of the thermometer may reach 31 degrees Celsius in the coming days according to Wilson Locando, a weather specialist from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Administration (PAGASA).

On April 6, 2010, the temperature rose as high as 29.1 degrees. The unusual high temperature in the Baguio would post a big threat the city’s tourism. Thousands of tourist visit Baguio for its cool climate. If becomes permanent, the number of tourist visiting the city may drop. There are certain fruits and plants that could only be grown in Baguio. If the high temperature brought by the droughts continues, the plants and fruits may be ruined. The hottest temperature recorded in Baguio was at 29 degrees Celsius on April 22, 1990 and April 4, 1981.

But Baguio is still the place to be for those who want to escape the scorching heat. The temperature during the late afternoons and early morning are still within an average of 14 to 16 degrees Celsius. So you could still enjoy the cold winds of Baguio despite the droughts.