Four dams in Luzon release water
Four dams in Luzon continue to release water as a precautionary measure against floods, the weather bureau said Monday.
The Ambuklao dam in Benguet opened its seven gates as its level reached 750.89 meters, near the critical water level of 752 meters.
Binga dam in the same location opened six of its gates as the water reservoir reached 573.77 meters, also close to its spilling level of 575 meters.
San Roque dam in Pangasinan had two gates open as its water level reached 284.75 meters.
Magat dam in Isabela also opened two of its gates as the reservoir’s level hit 190.89 meters. The dam’s normal water levels is 190 meters.
The towns near the dam — San Manuel, San Nicolas, Tayug, Santa Maria, Villasis, Asingan, Rosales, Alcala, Bayambang, and Bautista — were warned about the water release.
Meanwhile, heavy rain showers will prevail over Nueva Ecija and Bulacan while Quezon, Rizal, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Tarlac, and the rest of Metro Manila will experience light to moderate rains.
Typhoon “Mangkhut,” which has weakened, will no longer affect the country, the weather bureau said. JOVE MOYA
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