NIA assures sufficient water supply as strong El Niño draws near

GMA Network - Sep 20, 2026

The National Irrigation Authority (NIA) said on Sunday that adequate irrigation water is available as a strong El Niño approaches, adding that it will maintain a double dry cropping calendar to maximize the dry season.

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