Palace: No need to hoard water amid threats of super El Niño

Inquirer.net - Oct 1, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday told the public that there is no need to hoard potable water as the government is preparing to prevent a water supply shortage amid the possible impact of a super El Niño. The state weather bureau recently warned that a “very strong El Niño” is likely to emerge between October

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