BALER, Aurora (PIA) — Aurora is preparing assistance for farming communities and vulnerable households as prolonged dry conditions threaten water supplies, farm production, and livelihoods across the province.
During its recent meeting, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) directed a task force to develop and monitor the Provincial El Niño Preparedness and Action Plan within 30 days.
Aurora Governor and PDRRMC Chairperson Isidro Galban stressed the need for close coordination among the provincial government, local government units, and national and regional agencies to prepare for El Niño.
He said coordinated planning would help authorities address the needs of farmers and vulnerable households that may face water shortages, lower crop yields, and reduced incomes during prolonged dry spells.
Key measures include rehabilitating and preparing water reservoirs to maintain water supplies and expanding solar-powered irrigation systems to help farmers sustain crop production as rainfall declines.
The province is also preparing food packs, livelihood assistance, and medical support for vulnerable households that may struggle to meet their basic needs during prolonged dry spells.
Meanwhile, the Department of Science and Technology presented drought-monitoring tools and localized weather information to help provincial authorities identify areas at risk of prolonged dry conditions.
These tools can guide decisions on water management, irrigation, and agricultural support, helping agencies direct resources to areas that need them most.
The preparations aim to lessen the effects of El Niño on agricultural livelihoods, household welfare, and access to essential services across Aurora. (CLJD/BPO, PIA Region 3-Aurora)
