Comparative photos of Angat Watershed

A Greenpeace Water Watch volunteer inspects a tilapia nest exposed in a part of the river floor of Matulid, the largest tributary of the Angat Reservoir. The photo was taken last April 13, when water levels hit the critical 180 meters above sea level (masl) and supply to 30,000 ha of farmland shuts off. The normal operating level of the dam is 220 masl. Photo at right at right, showing Matulid now almost completely dried up, was taken last Friday (July 16), when levels reached an historical low of 157.55 despite the rains, triggering interrupted water supply in Metro Manila. This prompted water utility companies to implement a water rationing scheme to address the dwindling volume of water in the reservoir. Angat supplies 97% of Metro Manila's water supply. Greenpeace is demanding that the administration of President Noynoy Aquino take immediate steps to address the climate impacts that are now affecting the Philippines every year. ©Gigie Cruz-Sy /Greenpeace

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