Davao City Water District to install 24 booster pumps ahead of El Niño

By balita.fyi Newsdesk · Editor: Bart Sakwerda · October 16, 2026 19:15 · AI-written from the reports listed below

The Davao City Water District (DCWD) will install 24 inline booster pumps in elevated and low-pressure areas by December, as the Tamugan River's flow has dropped 77 times this year ahead of a worsening El Niño, SunStar reported. Spokesperson JC Duhaylungsod said groundwater covered the shortfalls. The Philippine Information Agency also reported that Lamitan City is boosting its water security efforts ahead of a very strong El Niño.

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