Crisis in Metro Manila's water supply

The water intake structure at Angat Dam is shown in the top photo, taken
last April 13, when water levels hit the critical 180 meters above sea level (masl) and supply to 30,000 ha of farmland shuts off. The normal operating level of the dam is 220 masl. Photo at the bottom with the structure now completely exposed, was taken last Friday (July 16), when levels reached an historical low of 157.55 despite the rains, triggering interrupted water supply in Metro Manila. This prompted water utility companies to implement a water rationing scheme to address the dwindling volume of water in the
reservoir. Angat supplies 97% of Metro Manila's water supply. Greenpeace is demanding that the administration of President Noynoy Aquino take immediate steps to address the climate impacts that are now affecting the Philippines every year. ©Joseph Agcaoili /Greenpeace (top); and ©Gigie Cruz-Sy /Greenpeace (Bottom)