5 PH dams see slight rise in water levels

MANILA, Philippines — Water levels at five of the nine monitored dams across the country slightly increased in the past 24 hours, according to the state weather bureau.

In its latest update issued at 8 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the dams were La Mesa, Ambuklao, Binga, Pantabangan and Caliraya.

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Binga Dam in Benguet saw the biggest increase at 0.40 meters (m), from 573.79 m on Saturday to 574.19 m on Sunday. It was followed by Caliraya Dam in Laguna, which rose by 0.30 m, from 286.11 m to 286.41 m.

The water levels of the following dams also rose: Ambuklao Dam in Benguet by 0.28 m, from 751.28 m to 751.56 m; Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija by 0.07 m, from 210 m to 210.07 m; and La Mesa Dam in Quezon City by 0.03 m, from 79.28 m to 79.31 m.

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Meanwhile, the water levels of four dams slightly dipped: Magat Dam in Cagayan by 0.23 m, from 190.90 m to 190.67 m; San Roque Dam in Pangasinan by 0.18 m, from 281.92 m to 281.74 m; Angat Dam in Bulacan by 0.11 m, from 209.44 m to 209.33 m; and Ipo Dam in Bulacan by 0.01 m, from 100.87 m to 100.86 m.

Pagasa also said no dams opened their gates in the past 24 hours. /mcm