First, we were warned about “rotating blackouts” and now this.
“Maynilad Water Services Inc. is considering water rationing early next year should a moderate El Niño weather phenomenon hit the country in the fourth quarter of this year,” reports Neil Jerome Morales in The Philippine Star.
Maynilad chief financial officer Randolph Estrellado was quoted as saying, “The worst case is that we will have El Niño and we end the year below the 200 meters above sea level (MASL).”
So, what does that exactly mean?
Estrellado explained that “some Maynilad customers might not be able to enjoy 24 hours of service, while others might experience a decline in water pressure given the rationing, which could last until summer.”
Take note: “It could last until summer.”
Meanwhile, Maynilad president and chief executive officer Victorico Vargas also said that “the withdrawal of water from Angat Dam would have to be reduced to expand its usage.”
