The weakening El Niño phenomenon continues to heighten the risk of dry spells and droughts, as seen in today's scorching afternoon heat and water shortages. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Philippines has been...
The water levels at Angat Dam have been steadily declining since the onset of 2024, but measures are in place to guarantee adequate supply distribution to Metro Manila during the El Niño season. On Friday, Feb. 2, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said that the current decline...
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Monday, July 31, that the recent weather disturbances that hit the country have contributed a lot in increasing the water level in Angat Dam and other dams in Luzon. NWRB Executive Director Sevillo David Jr., said the recent monitoring revealed that...
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Friday, July 7, that it will reduce the water allocation for the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) this month if the minimum water level at Angat Dam continues to drop. *Angat Dam (File...
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Friday, June 30, that it has granted the request of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for a 50 cubic meter per second (CMS) water allocation for the month of July. *National Water Resources Board (NWRB) * A statement released by...
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) granted again the request of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to maintain its raw water allocation from Angat Dam until the end of June. *(File photo: MANILA BULLETIN) * NWRB Executive Director Sevillo David Jr. confirmed to extend the 52...
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Thursday, May 4, that it has been closely monitoring Angat Dam after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised the El Niño Alert. (File photo) NWRB Executive Director Dr. Sevillo David Jr. said...
The government is coming up with ways to store rainwater that could be used during the dry season as a way to manage water resources in the country. In a statement, Malacañang said the move will be initiated through the National Water Resources Board (NWRB). "Sa ngayon po ang tinitingnan natin is...
The Philippine government, through the National Water Resources Board (NWRB), has secured a deal with the government of South Korea for the establishment of the Integrated Water Resources Management Information System (IWRMIS) for the Pampanga River Basin. A statement showed that NWRB and the Korea...