Typhoon Ulysses floods Cagayan, Isabela; Magat Dam releases water
Typhoon Ulysses caused widespread flooding in Cagayan and Isabela provinces due to heavy rainfall and the release of water from Magat Dam.
On November 12, Magat Dam opened seven gates and discharged 6,244 cubic meters of water per second; by November 13, two gates remained open as water levels approached spilling level.
As of Saturday, November 14, at least nine people were confirmed dead in Cagayan with hundreds trapped on rooftops awaiting rescue.
Infrawatch PH criticized dam operators for rushing to open gates during the height of the typhoon, exacerbating flooding conditions.
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