The 17 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila have formed their respective task force that will formulate the preparations and contingency measures aimed to mitigate the effects of El Niño. ManilaBulletin
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairperson Don Artes said on Friday, May 19, that the LGUs are working with the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Response and Management and Management Council in crafting contingency measures for the looming water crisis.
Metro Manila is composed of the City of Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan City, Las Piñas City, Makati City, Malabon City, Mandaluyong City, Marikina City, Muntinlupa City, Navotas City, Parañaque City, Pasay City, Pasig City, San Juan City, Taguig City, Valenzuela City, and the municipality of Pateros. On the other hand, Artes said the MMDA is in close coordination with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System on monitoring water supply and regulating the utilization of water in the metropolis.
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