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18
Sep 2021
8:47 UTC

Philippines Tactical: Water supply disruptions anticipated in parts of Metro Manila on September 20-21; take necessary precautions

Please be advised:

  • Manila Water Company issued an advisory announcing disruptions to water supply in parts of Metro Manila’s Mandaluyong and San Juan cities from 23:00 (local time) on September 20 until 05:00 on September 21.  
  • The areas that will be affected in Mandaluyong City include Addition Hills, Mauway, Hulo, Ibaba, Ilaya, Itaas, Highway Hills, Malami, Plainview, and Pleasant Hill. In San Juan City, the Greenhills area will be impacted. 
  • Around 38,000 households, as well as commercial and business establishments, are reportedly expected to be affected. 
  • The water supply disruption is due to maintenance works involving the replacement of a gearbox along Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong. 

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in the aforementioned areas of Metro Manila on September 20-21 are advised to take necessary precautions to ensure business continuity, including ensuring an adequate supply of bottled water and accumulating water in appropriate, sealable containers to provide for hygiene and cooking, given the anticipated water disruptions. 

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Metro Manila, Philippines
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Please be advised:

  • Manila Water Company issued an advisory announcing disruptions to water supply in parts of Metro Manila’s Mandaluyong and San Juan cities from 23:00 (local time) on September 20 until 05:00 on September 21.  
  • The areas that will be affected in Mandaluyong City include Addition Hills, Mauway, Hulo, Ibaba, Ilaya, Itaas, Highway Hills, Malami, Plainview, and Pleasant Hill. In San Juan City, the Greenhills area will be impacted. 
  • Around 38,000 households, as well as commercial and business establishments, are reportedly expected to be affected. 
  • The water supply disruption is due to maintenance works involving the replacement of a gearbox along Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong. 

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in the aforementioned areas of Metro Manila on September 20-21 are advised to take necessary precautions to ensure business continuity, including ensuring an adequate supply of bottled water and accumulating water in appropriate, sealable containers to provide for hygiene and cooking, given the anticipated water disruptions. 

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Medium
AFFECTED AREA Metro Manila, Philippines
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible