Manila, March 4 -- The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) on Tuesday said Metro Manila is not expected to experience water shortage in the upcoming summer months.

MWSS Engineering and Technical Operations Group Acting Deputy Administrator Patrick James Dizon made the assurance despite the expected rise in water demand as the country approaches the dry season, with sweltering weather conditions being considered.

"For this year, we projected na hindi po magkakaroon ng water shortage kasi mataas nga po iyong naging (there will be no water shortage because we had a high) yearend elevation," Dizon said in a Zoom interview, referring to the water elevation in Angat dam.

"We are confident na hindi magkakaroon ng kakulangan sa ...