If you’re in the Philippines, you won’t need a thermometer to know that the Philippines is having one of the hottest summer in history.  During earlier months of the year, the cold evening breeze is a relief from scorching heat. This is due from the winter ice melting from countries on the northern hemisphere. But now all the ice has melted and the summer season has begun, escaping the heat is a challenge.

I usually take a shower at night before sleeping to refresh myself. Due to this heat, it only takes a few minutes before I get all sweaty again. I have always thought that having an air conditioner is a luxury since electricity in the Philippines is costly. But now I am starting to think that it is a necessity. If this heat keeps up, I would consider buying one regardless of the cost of the electric bills.

You have to add the El Nino phenomenon to equation. The Country has been experiencing drought as early as  February. I hope the drought does not become a yearly event. If it does this will be a problem to the agriculture of the Philippines. Personally, I having problem staying outdoors nowadays. The daily commute   to the office is such a burden. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has expects that the drought would last until May. The hottest temperature in Metro Manila was at 36.8 degrees Celsius so far. PAGASA expects the temperature would rise higher in the coming weeks