LIGAO CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — Prolonged extreme heat and the absence of rain have caused water shortages in several areas of Albay province, prompting local governments to conduct water rationing. Mayor Fernando V. Gonzalez said in an interview with the Inquirer that the city government has been distributing water daily, particularly to upland communities. “The 55 barangays are experiencing water scarcity. Water pressure is no longer as stron…