Butuan City Declares State of Calamity Amid Water Crisis to Hasten Emergency Response
Butuan City in the Philippines has declared a state of calamity to address a severe water shortage. This declaration grants immediate access to emergency funds for purchasing water tanks and renting pumps. The city aims to strengthen collaboration with government agencies and the community to overcome the crisis and establish permanent water supply systems.
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