Kristine threatens La Mesa Dam, warns of possible flooding

La Mesa Dam's water level is now at 79.1 meters, just below the spilling threshold of 80.15 meters as of Thursday evening.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned residents in low-lying areas along the Tullahan River in Quezon City, Valenzuela City, and Malabon City about potential flooding if the dam overflows due to continuous rains from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine is currently over Santa Cruz in Ilocos Sur, affecting more than two million people across the country with heavy rainfall.

Pagasa reported that Kristine is moving west-southwestward at 15 kilometers per hour with maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and gusts up to 145 kph.

Residents are advised to take necessary precautions as Pagasa continues to monitor the storm's impact on water levels and potential flooding in affected areas, including flash floods and road/street flooding due to poor drainage systems.