Davao City eyes 700 water catchments to help farmers through El Niño
The city government plans to use water catchments and natural reservoirs to ease the dry spell's impact on agriculture, according to the Philippine Information Agency.
The Davao City government is looking to use 700 water catchments, along with natural reservoirs in the city, to help farmers cope with the effects of El Niño, according to the Philippine Information Agency (PIA).
The plan is aimed at reducing the impact of the weather phenomenon on the farming sector, the PIA reported.
The report did not say when the catchments would be used, where they are located, or which farming areas would benefit.
Why it matters for Davao
Farmers in Davao City could have additional water sources during El Niño, which may help protect their crops during the dry spell.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Philippine Information Agency. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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