The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) dispelled the public’s apprehension over the destructive effect of the El Niño phenomenon now felt in the country.After last month’s floods, the Philippines is now bracing for drought because of El Niño. A looming water shortage will affect hydroelectric power stations and lead to cuts. Manila has already experienced serious blackouts and also in the other places.
Wide areas of the Philippines have been hit by power cuts caused by low river levels from the El Nino climate phenomenon.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines says the power generation deficiency is due to very low supply of water needed to run hydroelectric plants.
Rotating power outages are being experienced in areas in the Mindanao region in the south and Luzon island in the north.
Officials say the situation could get worse as the summer season peaks in coming months.
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