La Union Bolsters Irrigation Measures Amid El Niño Threat
In La Union, Philippines, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA-LU) is preparing additional measures, including facility repairs and water-saving practices, to mitigate the impact of a severe El Niño expected to cause water shortages and reduce irrigation coverage for farmlands. Farmers are encouraged to cultivate drought-tolerant crops.
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