Manila ready for water distribution
MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Manila is ready to distribute water if supply interruption hits the city, Mayor Joseph Estrada announced yesterday.
Estrada said eight firetrucks are on standby and ready to distribute water for residents in the city’s six districts.
He said he ordered personnel of the disaster risk reduction management office to be prepared amid reports that the water level in Angat Dam has breached critical mark.
Angat Dam is the main source of Metro Manila’s water supply.
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said the dam’s water level dropped to 180.73 meters and would further go down to 178 meters by the end of the month.
The NWRB was prompted to reduce allocation for irrigation to ensure enough water supply for Metro Manila households.
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