Manila Bulletin
Successive typhoons raise water level of dams
Consecutive typhoons have significantly raised the water levels of dams in the Philippines, including Angat Dam, which is crucial for Metro Manila's water supply.
Angat Dam's water level reached 205 meters, nearing its normal high of 210 meters and being monitored for potential spilling at 217 meters due to Typhoon Ulysses.
Hydrologists plan to raise Angat Dam's elevation to 212 meters by December 1 to store more water in preparation for the summer season.
PAGASA will assess in mid-December if the stored water in Angat Dam will be sufficient for Metro Manila's needs during summer.
Ipo Dam's water level rose to 101.14 meters, exceeding its spilling level of 101 meters, prompting a red alert status.
Should Ipo Dam release water, several areas including Angat, Norzagaray, San Rafael, Bustos, Baliwag, Pulilan, Plaridel, and Hagonoy are expected to be affected.
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Four major dams in Luzon have started to release excess water due to Typhoon Ulysses.
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Angat Dam continued to release excess water on Saturday, with three spillway gates opened due to continuous inflow after typhoon Ulysses.
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PAGASA warned residents in low-lying areas of Bulacan to be vigilant due to rising water levels at Ipo Dam caused by Typhoon Ulysses.
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La Mesa Dam is under red alert status due to continuous moderate to heavy rains brought by Typhoon Ulysses, with its water level reaching 79.88 meters as of 4:27 a.m. on Thursday, November 12.
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Only one spillway gate of the Magat Dam remained open on Sunday to release excess water, according to PAGASA.
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