MANILA, Philippines: A state hydrologist warned that water shortage, especially in Metro Manila, remains likely during the first half of 2024 even after Angat Dam is beyond its normal high water level (NHWL). Senior hydrologist Elmer Caringal of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) told The Manila Times via Viber that the dam s current NHWL at 213 meters was not an assurance that water shortage would be far-fetched. In fact, dam operators have opened at least three gates of Angat to release excess water to at least keep it at its 212 m NHWL, Caringal said.
(UPDATE) A STATE hydrologist warned on Wednesday that water shortage, especially in Metro Manila, is possible during the first half of 2024 despite Angat Dam s above-normal water level.
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SEVERAL gates of at least three major dams, including the Ipo Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan have been opened to discharge excess water brought about by the southwest monsoon rains enhanced by Typhoon Falcon.
(UPDATE) THREE major dams in Luzon, including the Ipo Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan, have been releasing excess water as continuous rain raised their water level to almost full.