Family in Nueva Ecija installs water sprinkler on roof ahead of super El Niño

A man from Nativididad, Nueva Ecija installed water sprinklers on his family home to help cool down the temperature ahead of the super El Niño.

"The heat radiating from the roof is intense as you approach the bedroom," Jim said in Filipino on Kuya Kim Atienza's report on "24 Oras" on Tuesday.

Jim's idea was inspired by an online video of using sprinklers on the roof. His DIY setup only uses a hose, sprinkler, and submersible pump.

"I probably spent P1,500 or P1,700 for what I did," Jim said.

He added that his setup is not wasteful of water or electricity.

"I got a water pump because that's what I connected to the faucet, then I got a giant bucket so that the water keeps coming back from the sprinkler," he said.

The sprinklers are also connected to Jim's solar panels.

"It is very safe. It has breakers and is complete with equipment," he said.

El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon where water in the central and eastern parts of the Pacific Ocean gets hotter than normal. Because of this, the movement of wind, clouds, and rains change in various parts of the world including the Philippines.

Super El Niño, or a stronger El Niño, would possibly change the weather patterns.

"What we are experiencing right now is Strong El Niño. Strong to Very Strong El Niño is present in the tropical Pacific, so that is where the unusual warning is raised," PAGASA Chief of Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section Ana Liza Solis said.

"The temperature in the ocean fluctuates into Very Strong El Nino so we are headed there," she added.

Some areas are already experiencing dry conditions, dry spells, and drought.

Solid said Jim's project is effective.

"It can cool down or lower the temperature especially during periods of high humidity," she said. "Also, it helps with fire suppression."

During El Niño, Kuya Kim suggests to keep a supply of water that will last a week and prepare canned goods and other ready to eat food. He also said to prepare power banks and portable fans in case of power interruptions. —Nika Roque/MGP, GMA News