THE National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has allowed Metro Manila water concessionaires to tap deep wells to augment their supply should there be a water shortage because of El Niño.

NWRB Executive Director Sevillano David Jr. said the water level at Angat Dam has hit 181.22 meters, almost reaching its minimum operating level of 180 meters.

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