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Only one gate remains open as Magat Dam continues to release excess water
Only one spillway gate of the Magat Dam remained open on Sunday to release excess water, according to PAGASA.
The dam's water level was recorded at 192.22 meters as of Sunday morning, still close to its 193-meter spilling level.
PAGASA advised residents living near river channels to stay vigilant.
Meanwhile, Ambuklao and Binga dams in Benguet also continue to release excess water, with two gates open in Ambuklao and three in Binga.
Angat and Ipo Dams in Bulacan still have two spillway gates each discharging water, with Angat's water level above its normal high water level and Ipo nearing its spilling level.
PAGASA advised residents in several towns in Bulacan to take precautionary measures against potential flooding.
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