The state weather bureau said 41 provinces had been hit by drought this month even if the El Niño had weakened.

In its latest report, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the 41 provinces representing 49 percent of the country had experienced drought based on data gathered until April 21.

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