Puerto Galera under state of calamity over severe water shortage
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Puerto Galera, a town in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, is facing an unprecedented water crisis due to a prolonged dry spell, prompting local officials to declare a state of calamity. Vice Mayor Rocky Ilagan revealed that the shortage is so severe it's disrupting daily life, and emergency measures are being considered to manage the crisis. This situation highlights the urgent need for sustainable water management and highlights the broader issue of climate change affecting water resources in the region.
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