Pagasa warns of flooding as La Mesa dam in QC spills water

Flood warning up as Pagasa reports La Mesa Dam breaches limit

/ 09:39 AM September 04, 2024

PHOTO: A view of La Mesa Dam for STORY: Pagasa warns of flooding as La Mesa Dam spills water

La Mesa Dam in Quezon City. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc)

MANILA, Philippines — La Mesa Dam overflowed on Wednesday morning due to heavy rains.

In its 9:00 a.m. update, Pagasa said the water level in La Mesa Dam reached 80.2 meters, which was over the spilling level of 80.15 meters.

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A dam without floodgates would automatically overflow when it reached its spilling level, Pagasa explained.

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This could lead to flooding in some parts of Metro Manila, particularly in the low-lying areas along the Tullahan River in Quezon City.

Flooding may also be experienced in Fairview, Forest Hills Subdivision, Quirino Highway, Sta. Quiteria and San Bartolome.

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Valenzuela (North Expressway and La Huerta Subdivision) and Malabon may also be affected.

Last July, the dam also overflowed as its water level reached 80.17 meters due to the downpours brought by Typhoon Carina.

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