THE National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has allowed Metro Manila water concessionaires to tap deep wells to augment their supply should there be a water shortage because of El Niño.
NWRB Executive Director Sevillano David Jr. said the water level at Angat Dam has hit 181.22 meters, almost reaching its minimum operating level of 180 meters. Angat Dam has hit 181.22 meters, almost reaching its minimum operating level of 180 meters. File Photo'We are looking at other sources of water.
David said they were hopeful that the southwest monsoon would bring rain in the next three months.'We are pinning our hopes on the statement of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration that for the next three months, or in July, August, September, the effects of the southwest monsoon will be felt. We are hoping that the rain can bring up the water level at the water shed,' he said.
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