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El Niño in Davao CityDavao · Philippines

Current El Niño risk

Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / water / fire riskDrought-prone zone; the rain in this forecast eases short-term pressure

Davao City is inside the projected impact zone Philippines.

Delayed rains and stronger dry season hit rice production and hydropower; water rationing is common in strong events.

Next 14 days in Davao City

10 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 with heavy rain.

% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details. Depth is indicative, based on rainfall intensity, not an official flood forecast.

River flood risk: GloFAS model: river flow near you is forecast to run slightly elevated vs recent levels. (Modeled river-flow estimate (GloFAS global flood model), not an official flood warning.)

Local news Davao City

Recent coverage that mentions your area and this season's weather risks.

Local videos Davao City

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Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Davao City

Cabantian

Cabantian

Repeated DCWD shortages and scarcity reports; includes nearby Indangan and Tigatto

Panacan

Panacan

Frequent service interruptions and poor water access in reports and DCWD advisories

Indangan

Indangan

Identified as water-scarce; affected in shortage and quality complaints

Tigatto

Tigatto

Named in water scarcity reports and shortage advisories in northern Davao

Mandug

Mandug

Included in recurring DCWD shortage advisories affecting northern barangays

Matina and Bangkal

Matina and Bangkal

Repeated water interruptions in DCWD advisories; dry-season fire risk nearby

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.

What you should do

  • Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive.
  • Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells.
  • If you depend on agriculture, plan for reduced rainfall this season.
  • Watch for water-rationing announcements from your utility.
  • Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Emergency kit: what to have ready

Emergency numbers

Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.

Official monitoring agencies

PAGASA

National weather service

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NDRRMC

Civil defense and emergencies

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NOAA Climate Prediction Center

Global ENSO reference

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IRI, Columbia University

Global ENSO reference

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Frequently asked questions

Is Davao City affected by El Niño?

Yes. Davao City sits in the documented impact zone Philippines: Delayed rains and stronger dry season hit rice production and hydropower; water rationing is common in strong events.

Will it rain in Davao City in the coming days?

The current 14-day forecast shows 10 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.

What should residents of Davao City do?

Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive. Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.

Other cities in Philippines

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Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.

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