'Pepito' raises dam levels, Binga and Magat still spilling
Severe tropical storm 'Pepito' caused significant rainfall, raising water levels at several dams in Luzon.
As of Friday, Oct 23, Binga and Magat dams were still spilling water due to runoff from Pepito's rain and additional precipitation.
Binga Dam's water level was just below the spilling threshold, with one gate open at a height of 0.5 meters.
Magat Dam's water level was also close to its spilling limit but remained below it.
Ambuklao Dam in Benguet province may still rise further despite Pepito exiting Luzon due to runoff from previous rainfall.
Rainfall is expected to continue affecting the area over the next five days, potentially pushing Ambuklao's water level closer to its spilling threshold.
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