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As the El Niño phenomenon threatens to reduce rainfall across the Philippines, PAGASA warns against water hoarding, which could deplete the nation's supply. With up to 80 provinces expected to face drought by January, the DTI assures adequate bottled water availability and commits to price monitoring, while PAGASA recommends planting drought-resistant crops to mitigate agricultural losses.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration ( PAGASA) has issued a strong advisory against water hoarding as the country braces for a potentially record-breaking El Niño.
Weather specialist Dan Villamil, in an interview with Super Radyo dzBB, emphasized the importance of water conservation and warned that hoarding practices could jeopardize the nation's general water supply. With approximately 40 provinces anticipated to suffer reduced rainfall during the upcoming dry spell, and this number expected to double by January, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has assured the public that the current supply of bottled water is sufficient, negating the need for stockpiling.
The DTI is actively monitoring prices to prevent gouging on water containers and related commodities. Villamil also detailed the scientific basis for the phenomenon, noting the correlation between warmer ocean temperatures and El Niño events, while advocating for the cultivation of drought-resistant crops as a mitigation strategy.
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