LOOK: Long queues in Mandaluyong as taps go dry

MANILA, Philippines — As one of the cities affected by the water shortage in Metro Manila, Mandaluyong City has no water supply for 22 hours every day since Saturday. But for two hours at least, there’s reduced water supply.

However, on Monday, residents of the affected barangays were complaining that there was no water even during the two-hour window given by Manila Water.

Residents were seen lining up the streets hoping that a firetruck would pass and give them water.

PHOTO from Eimee Chiko

PHOTO by Tech Torres-Tupaz/INQUIRER.net

PHOTO by Tech Torres-Tupaz/INQUIRER.net

PHOTO by Tech Torres-Tupaz/INQUIRER.net

PHOTO from Eimee Chiko

PHOTO by Tech Torres-Tupaz/INQUIRER.net

Mandaluyong residents have been waiting for the firetrucks until the wee hours of the morning.

A check on the website, Facebook pages and Twitter accounts of Manila Water and the local government showed that there’s no information on the schedule of water rationing.

A resident of Barangay Plainview said they will just wait until another firetruck arrives. He said the first firetruck that came for the day prioritized townhouse residents.

In Barangay Mauway, a firetruck has provided water to residents, but according to some of its residents, it was a fraternity-sponsored project.

In Manila Water’s original advisory posted on its Facebook page last Thursday, only Barangays Buwayang Bato, Wack-Wack and Barangka Drive will be affected by the service interruption.

However, when the service interruption was implemented, 11 barangays have been affected without prior notice. /ee

Some Mandaluyong residents travel to another city to fetch water on March 11, 2019. PHOTO by Tetch Torres-Tupas

Mandaluyong residents need more water containers to store water. PHOTO by Tetch Torres-Tupaz/INQUIRER.net

Residents of Barangay Plainview wait for the firetruck along Bulalakaw Street on March 11, 2019. PHOTO by Tetch Torres-Tupas/INQUIRER.net