Incessant rains dumped by the southwest monsoon raised the water level of the river underneath the Mabayuan Bridge in Olongapo City. (File Photo by Joanna Rose Aglibot)
Joanna Rose Aglibot
OLONGAPO CITY— Four rivers in this city rose to a warning level early Monday, July 17, due to torrential rains dumped by the southwest monsoon or “habagat.”
Data from the city disaster risk reduction and management office (CDRRMO) showed that as of 10:36 a.m. the water level underneath the Mabayuan Bridge was at 2.30 meters while the water level underneath Balic-Balic Bridge was at 1.67 m.
The water flowing through Sta. Rita Bridge was also at 1.9 m while the water level underneath Del Rosario Bridge was at 1.7 m.
According to the CDRRMO, the high tide at 8:37 a.m. worsened the swelling of the rivers.
Heavy downpour continued to be experienced in this city and nearby Zambales province due to the effects of the habagat. INQ
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