Manila Water maintains resilient operations to support uninterrupted service during both the habagat season and El Niño. In the photo is the 50-million-liter-per-day capacity East Bay Water Treatment Plant Phase 1, which draws raw water from Laguna Lake.
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water has activated its full range of operational preparedness measures as the southwest monsoon or “habagat” sets in, amid evolving El Niño conditions that are expected to influence rainfall patterns in the coming months.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), El Niño conditions are already present in the tropical Pacific, with more than 80 percent likelihood of developing into a full-blown event. While El Niño typically brings below-normal rainfall, its interaction with the Habagat can still result in enhanced monsoon activity and periods of intense rainfall, particularly over the western sections of the country.
For Manila Water, these shifting conditions are not new. The company’s operational approach is anchored on year-round preparedness, enabling it to respond effectively to both heavy rainfall events and potential supply variability associated with climate patterns.
