Water rationing has been initiated in Sipaway Island in San Carlos City as a result of drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon. The island, which has a population of 3,000 to 4,000 residents, has been experiencing water scarcity since last week. The local government is sourcing water from the mainland through an underwater pipe. The extent of damage caused by the drought will be assessed next week to determine whether a state of calamity should be declared. Additionally, the province has incurred significant crop damage, with Kabankalan City being the most affected.
Water rationing is now being conducted in Sipaway Island in San Carlos City due to drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon that has affected the potable water , San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo said Thursday, April 11. Sipaway Island has 3,000 to 4,000 residents, Gustilo said, adding that the water rationing started last week. 'We are sourcing water from the mainland through underwater pipe going to the island,' he said.
The mayor also said they will determine the extent of damage caused by the drought next week. 'We will determine whether to declare a state of calamity or not,' Gustilo added. He also said that the locality incurred damages in corn, vegetables, and rice, adding that they will get the report from their City Agriculture Office. As of April 8, Provincial Agriculturist Dina Genzola reported a total of P115,228,510.68 worth of crop damage in the province.
Water Rationing Sipaway Island San Carlos City Drought El Niño Potable Water State Of Calamity Crop Damage Kabankalan City
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