MANILA, April 2 -- Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday called on water concessionaires to implement supply contingency and augmentation plans during the summer months, and coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure continuous water supply.

"The heat is on, water is on high demand, and without it, our health is at risk. Water providers must ensure an uninterrupted, 24/7 supply," Poe said in a statement.

Poe, who chairs the Committee on Public Services, said this is to prevent the outbreak of heat-induced diseases, like heat stroke, due to a combination of water shortage and intense heat.

She said the water firms should also coordinate closely with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the National Water Resources Board (N...