As per the records, Pantabangan town, submerged in the 1970s to construct a reservoir, emerges from the water on exceedingly rare occasions when weather conditions turn exceptionally dry and hot. This recent event comes after nearly half of the country is going through drought, with temperatures soaring in various regions.
According to Marlon Paladin, who is an engineer with the state agency overseeing the nation’s dams, this is the longest period the town has remained visible above water since the dam’s construction.
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Reports also indicate that intense heatwaves have disrupted the daily routines of millions, resulting in school closures and advisories for office workers to begin…
