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Batac inaugurates first automated weather station in Ilocos Norte

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Batac inaugurates first automated weather station in Ilocos Norte — The Batac city government inaugurated Ilocos Norte’s first Automated Weather Station (AWS) on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Sitio Capaoayan, in Barangay Tabug, Ilocos Norte. Photo courtesy of the City government of Batac

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The Batac city government inaugurated Ilocos Norte’s first Automated Weather Station (AWS) on Wednesday at Sitio Capaoayan in Barangay Tabug.

The facility aims to provide timely, localized weather information to help farmers make informed decisions about planting schedules, irrigation management, and the application of fertilizers and pesticides.

The station’s weather data can also support the development of agricultural advisories and help farming communities prepare for extreme weather conditions like the prevailing Super El Niño.

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READ: Why we need ‘storm chasers’ during typhoonsThe initiative was undertaken in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through Project Sarai (Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines), which introduces science and technology to grassroots farming communities.

Batac Mayor Mark Christian Chua joined DOST representatives, barangay officials, and other stakeholders during the facility’s blessing and ceremonial ribbon-cutting./ Kenneth P Tabin/ Contributor/coa

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