In the start of year 2010, the Philippines were struck by a massive drought brought about by the natural calamity called El NiƱo. Up until now it is still a problem in the country which causes water dams to lose water supply for the people and later then affected the energy supply and stability of major places in the country.
Finally, the year’s first tropical depression, after 3 months of waiting for rains, has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). It was reported that as of 10am of March 25, 2010, the tropical depression, which they call AGATON, was last spotted at around 1,000 kilometers east of Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines.
According to PAGASA, Agaton is too far to affect any regions of the country and is possible that it might take a detour and will no longer hit the lands which will mean that there will still no rainfalls.