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Catarman Water District prepares rationing as drought tightens supplies
The water utility in Catarman, Northern Samar is implementing emergency measures to manage shortages across the municipality as persistent drought conditions strain local water sources. Officials flagged the rationing plan during recent disaster management meetings.
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CATARMAN, NORTHERN SAMAR — The Catarman Water District (CWD) is moving forward with water rationing plans for several areas of the municipality facing acute supply shortages, prompted by ongoing drought conditions affecting the region's water sources.
The utility's decision to implement rationing came to light during the third-quarter meeting of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, where officials outlined the challenges posed by dwindling water reserves and increased demand across service areas.
The drought has significantly impacted local water sources, forcing the CWD to explore conservation measures to ensure equitable distribution across the municipality. The rationing scheme is expected to affect multiple barangays in Catarman as the district manages supply constraints.
Municipal officials did not immediately specify the timeline for implementation or the scope of the rationing program. The situation underscores growing water security concerns in Northern Samar as dry conditions persist across the region.