Rains boost Angat Dam water level further to 160 meters
MANILA, Philippines – Angat Dam’s water level rose to 160 meters on Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
As of 6a.m., the dam’s water level was measured at 160.29 meters — a 0.44-meter increase from Monday’s 159.85 meter level.
National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Executive Director Sevillo David Jr. said that continuous rains due to the southwest monsoon helped boost dam’s water level.
“Mas nakatulong po yung mga pag-ulan dulot po ng habagat at nakaabot po ito sa Angat Dam, unang-una po ay binasa muna dahil tuyong-tuyo po talaga,” David said in an interview over Radyo Inquirer.
David, however, said that despite the development, there will be no increase in the water allocation for Metro Manila households.
“Ganunpaman, mananatili po muna yung alokasyon na binibigay natin ngayon para sa domestic supply po na 36 cubic meters per second para na rin po mapangalagaan yung level ng Angat Dam,”he said.
“Pag nakita po natin na tuloy-tuloy yung pag-angat nyan, siguro pwede na po natin i-konsidera kung paano po magkakaroon ng adjustment sa alokasyon po.” (Editor: Gilbert S. Gaviola)
