La Mesa Dam remains below overflow status on Thursday

MANILA, Philippines — The water level of La Mesa Dam in Quezon City remained below the overflow status on Thursday morning, according to the state weather bureau. 

In its latest update issued at 6 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that the dam’s water level stood at 79.87 meters (m), which is below the overflow level of 80.15 m. 

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Pagasa noted that waters from the dam are expected to affect the low-lying areas along the Tullahan River from Quezon City (Fairview, Forest Hills Subdivision, Quirino Highway, Sta. Quiteria, and San Bartolome), Valenzuela (North Expressway, La Huerta Subdivision), and Malabon. 

“All residents living in the aforementioned areas, especially those near the river banks, are STILL ADVISED TO TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES,” the bureau said. 

In a separate 5 a.m. weather forecast, Pagasa said that generally improving weather conditions may be expected today as the Tropical Depression Neneng and the southwest monsoon are forecast to weaken. 

Pagasa added that Neneng may make landfall within the northern portion of Taiwan within 12 hours and will weaken into a low pressure area. 

Fewer areas will experience significant amount of rainfall (50 to 100 millimeters) within 24 hours, such as Batanes, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, and Bataan.  /mr