MANILA, Philippines – Several areas in the country are experiencing the impact of a weak El Niño. In Metro Manila, residents carrying all kinds of water containers are patiently queuing up just to catch the fire brigades’ water rations, even spending five hours or more or even overnight. This is because water supply in La Mesa Dam is quickly drying up and augmentations from Angat and Ipo Dams are still under negotiations. The effects of El Niño are something that concern not only the farmers but almost all households in…
Marinduque, 40 other provinces to experience dry spell – Pagasa
