MANILA, Philippines — Of the nine major dams in Luzon, five have recorded a slight improvement in the water level following heavy rains spawned by typhoons and the southwest monsoon in the past few weeks.
As of 8 a.m. yesterday, the water level in Angat Dam in Bulacan was up by 29 centimeters, or to 192.62 meters from the previous 192.33, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
Angat supplies more than 90 percent of Metro Manila’s potable water needs, provides irrigation water for palay farms in Central Luzon and generates power for the Luzon grid.
Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija recorded the highest improvement in the water level with 43 centimeters, or from 191.32 to 191.75 meters.
Operators of Ipo Dam in Bulacan and San Roque Dam in Pangasinan recorded an increase of 14 and 33 centimeters, respectively.
La Mesa Dam in Quezon City posted the lowest increase with only two centimeters, or from 79.30 to 79.28 meters.
Meanwhile, the water level in Binga and Ambuklao dams in Benguet declined by 42 and 41 centimeters, respectively, according to their operators.
Caliraya in Laguna and Magat in Isabela recorded a decrease of 20 and five centimeters, respectively.