The water level at Angat Dam in Bulacan slightly decreased yesterday amid the prevalence of the southwest monsoon or “habagat” over a large portion of Luzon and Visayas in the past few days.
Based on Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration monitoring yesterday, Angat Dam’s water level was at 157.96 meters or just 0.06 meters lower than the 158.02 meters last Friday.
National Water Resources Board Executive Director Sevillo David Jr. said Angat Dam’s water level has been steady since 11 a.m. Friday.
“We think the monsoon rains is affecting the Angat watershed area. We are hoping the situation to continue and further improve the situation in Angat Dam,” David added.
NWRB had earlier projected that the Angat Dam could breach its record-low 157.56 over the weekend, considering no rainfall over the Angat watershed in Norzagaray.
PAGASA said monsoon rains will continue over Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Cagayan, Batanes, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan, Antique, and Aklan.
Light to moderate with occasional heavy rains may prevail over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon and of Visayas.
The State weather bureau advised residents in these areas, especially those living in areas identified to be at high risk of flooding and landslides, to continue monitoring official PAGASA updates.
It also asked the public to take precautionary measures and coordinate with their local government and disaster risk reduction and management offices.
Meanwhile, the low-pressure area inside the country’s area of responsibility was estimated at 780 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes around 3 p.m. yesterday.
PAGASA weather specialist Meno Mendoza said the LPA could develop into a tropical depression within 48 hours. Should it develop into a tropical cyclone, it will be locally named “Egay.” (Ellalyn V. Ruiz)
