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OLONGAPO CITY 鈥� The impact of the rising temperature due to the El Ni帽o weather phenomenon has started to be felt in this city affecting the local water system, officials said on Sunday, April 14.
An advisory of Subic Water said the local water concessionaire was experiencing 鈥渕ultiple challenges鈥� brought about by El Ni帽o.
It said some households are seeing water discoloration and a decline in supply and quality in other areas compared to the previous years.
搁贰础顿:听Intense heat causes more class disruptions
鈥淭he extreme heat is not only affecting water quality but also our raw water supply and treatment methodologies,鈥� Subic Water said.
鈥淭his is in addition to the higher demand in our service areas and maintaining the necessary pressure in our main lines, particularly for potential firefighting purposes,鈥� it said. INQ