Coastal living in Metro Manila already mixes breeze with exposure. El Niño adds heat and water-stress questions for parents managing a household, without retiring surge diligence.

This is a seasonal planning note, not an emergency alert. For the full guide set, start at El Niño on CheckHazard.

Dry weeks on a wet map

Screen storm surge and flood even when the month feels dry. In Metro Manila, dense housing, esteros, and shared water pressure.

Salt, heat, and maintenance

Ask about roof fasteners, drainage away from the structure, and cooling costs when sea breeze fails in the afternoon.

Water sources on islands and peninsulas

Small systems can feel El Niño early. Confirm supply history before you treat a scenic lot as low-maintenance.

Checklist

1. Open storm-surge and flood layers at the pin.
2. Ask about the last typhoon’s water line on that street.
3. Confirm dry-season water supply.
4. Read Storms and floods still matter once this week.

Guides to keep open

• el-nino/storms-and-floods
• el-nino/water-and-drought

Honest limits

CheckHazard explains public hazard layers and educational El Niño context. We do not replace PAGASA forecasts, LGU drought declarations, or a professional survey.

CheckHazard does not replace a professional geotechnical or engineering survey.