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Magat Dam opens 6 spillway gates due to Severe Tropical Storm Paolo
Magat Dam opened six spillway gates to manage rising water levels due to Severe Tropical Storm Paolo.
The National Irrigation Administration-Magat River Integrated Irrigation System (NIA-MARIIS) began opening the gates sequentially, with six fully operational by 5 p.m.
An estimated 1,761 cubic meters per second of water will be discharged, which could raise floodwaters at Buntun Bridge in Tuguegarao City.
The storm has caused damage across the Cagayan Valley, including uprooted trees and damage to crops.
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