5 Luzon dams release water due to Crising, Habagat

Five dams in Luzon have released water due to continuous heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Cyclone Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), with La Mesa Dam in Quezon City having overflowed on Monday but now below overflow level as of Wednesday morning.

The water level at La Mesa Dam stood at 80 meters, indicating it remains below the overflow threshold of 80.15 meters, and is still affecting low-lying areas along Tullahan River including parts of Quezon City (Fairview, Forest Hills Subdivision, Quirino Highway, Sta. Quiteria, and San Bartolome), Valenzuela (North Expressway, La Huerta Subdivision), and Malabon.

Upper Wawa Dam in Rodriguez, Rizal started overflowing on Monday evening and may impact areas along Pasig-Marikina River such as San Mateo, Rodriguez, Antipolo, Quezon City, Marikina, Pasig, San Juan, Mandaluyong, and Manila.

Ipo Dam in Bulacan opened one gate with its water level reaching 100.28 meters below the normal level of 101.10 meters, potentially causing flooding near Angat River.

Residents are advised to remain alert for possible flooding and follow instructions from local disaster response units as PAGASA continues monitoring the dams' conditions and coordinating with concerned agencies.