The El Niño phenomenon, or a period of extended drought, is one climate change problem that needs a long-term solution. Know more:
The El Niño phenomenon, or a period of extended drought, is one climate change problem that needs a long-term solution. It is occurring more often and could have permanent and damaging effects if we do not treat it as a persistent economic threat.
Some 11 million families, per the National Water Resource Board, face the predicament and are forced to rely on “unprotected” deep wells, springs, rivers, lakes and rainwater for their household needs. Lack of sanitation facilities, according to NWRB Executive Director Dr. Sevillo David Jr., has also forced some families to defecate in the open, risking water contamination and diseases.
The El Niño is a reminder to our policymakers to treat the water resource problem more seriously. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has already warned some 36 provinces may experience a dry spell while at least two provinces may suffer from drought. The lower water level due to El Niño and reduced rainfall are expected to decrease the volume of other water resources such as lakes and rivers that feed into rural irrigation canals. Our farmers, no doubt, will suffer the most from the dry spell.
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