Angat Dam increases spilling ops amid Ulysses aftermath

The water level at the Angat Dam has increased due to recent typhoons, including Ulysses, leading to spilling operations.

On Friday, November 13, two gates of the dam were open for spilling, and by noon, three gates were opened with a total height of 2.00 meters to release more water.

PAGASA hydrologist Edgar dela Cruz noted that this operation aims to prevent the dam's water level from rising dangerously high and causing structural issues.

Angat Dam supplies water for irrigation, power generation, and Metro Manila’s needs; its water level dipped slightly after spilling operations began.

Authorities are monitoring Angat Dam closely as it approaches its normal high-water elevation of 210 meters and the spilling level of 217 meters.

PAGASA expects light rain in the sub-basin over the weekend, potentially allowing the dam to terminate spilling operations if no further rainfall occurs.