PAGASA warns of possible flooding as Ipo Dam prepares to release water
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) urged residents near the Angat River to prepare for possible flooding as the Ipo Dam is set to release water on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 31.
“The water level of Ipo Dam as of 10 a.m. was 101.13 meters and continuously rising due to the expected rains caused by the current weather systems. With this development, Ipo Dam will conduct spilling operations, with one spillway gate to open at 3 p.m., with an initial discharge of 61 cms (cubic meters per second),” PAGASA said in its flood advisory issued on Thursday.
Rains from the storm-enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” caused the water level in Ipo Dam to rise.
PAGASA urged residents living in low-lying areas and near the riverbanks of the Angat River in Norzagaray, Angat, San Rafael, Bustos, Baliuag, Pulilan, Plaridel, Calumpit, Paombong, and Hagonoy in Bulacan to be vigilant as the river’s level may rise.
