Water in Angat recedes again

MANILA, Philippines — The water level in Angat Dam has been receding again.

 Based on the monitoring of the Bulacan provincial disaster risk reduction and management office, the water level dropped to 161.35 meters yesterday from 161.46 meters on Tuesday.

On Monday, the water level was recorded at 161.55 meters.

Water in the dam rose above its critical level of 160 meters on Friday last week amid rains spawned by Tropical Storm Falcon and the southwest monsoon.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said there would be not enough rain until today to increase the water level in Angat Dam.

PAGASA weather specialist Ana Clauren said no low-pressure area or tropical cyclone is expected to enter the country that could enhance the moisture-laden southwest monsoon.

Sevillo David Jr., executive director of the National Water Resources Board, had earlier said cloud-seeding operations over the Angat and La Mesa watersheds would resume after Falcon exits the Philippine area of responsibility.

“The public can support our efforts in preserving water in Angat Dam by enhancing our... conservation through responsible use... including harvesting and recycling of rainwater,” David added.

Angat Dam supplies about 97 percent of Metro Manila’s water needs.