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Water shortage grips Northern Samar capital as El Niño begins to be felt

First reported 2026-10-15 11:00 UTC · Updated 2026-10-15 13:00 UTC · 2 independent sources

TACLOBAN CITY— Some 31 of the 55 barangays of Catarman in Northern Samar are already experiencing reduced water supply as the dry conditions brought by the El Niño phenomenon begins to prevail. This situation prompted local authorities to explore additional water sources. They also urged residents…

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  1. 2026-10-15 11:00 UTCInquirer · newsinfo.inquirer.net ↗
  2. 2026-10-15 12:58 UTCRappler · rappler.com ↗

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