The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has announced that the Angat Hydro-Electric Powerplant (AHEPP) will undergo a temporary shutdown of two-months to make way for its repairs and rehabilitation. In an effort to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the AHEPP, the MWSS stated...
Angat Dam, Metro Manila’s potable water and energy supply source, has recorded an increase in its water levels, according to Maynilad Water Services, Inc. In a statement, Maynilad reported that the Angat Dam reached 209.20 meters, which is 0.67 meter higher than last week’s record. To compare,...
Manila Water Co. reported that Angat and Ipo Dams have gradually decreased this week since Monday, Sept. 25. As of 6:00 AM, it was observed that Angat Dam’s current level is at 207.30 meters, or 0.06 meters lower compared to Thursday. While Ipo Dam stood at 100.47 meters, a little beneath...
CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela – The provincial government of Isabela on Monday, September 18, expressed concern over the condition of Magat Dam in Magat, this province, due to siltation. Isabela Gov. Rodito Albano III, presiding during the 128th Regional Development Council-2 meeting at the...
Government-run National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP group had sealed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will explore ‘water management’ component of the Alimit hydro project – primarily those that go beyond electricity generation, such as irrigation and...
Ipo Dam (Manila Bulletin) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Ambuklao and Binga dams continued to release water on Wednesday, Sept. 6 after days of heavy rains caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat.” Meanwhile, Ipo Dam...
The water levels in Angat and La Mesa Dam continue to increase amid southwest monsoon or habagat. According to Manila Water Co.'s Dam Watch on Monday, Sept. 4, La Mesa Dam has surpassed its normal operating level of 78 meters and reached 80.29 meters. Angat Dam continues to rise and has reached...
Recent rainfall has provided a much-needed boost to the water supply of Metro Manila, as the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said the current level of Angat Dam will be sufficient to meet the region's needs for this month. Patrick Dizon, MWSS spokesperson said on Saturday, Sept....
The strengthening of the habagat, or southwest monsoon, in Northern Luzon has caused water levels to rise at Metro Manila's three main reservoirs, nearing their spilling levels. According to the latest Dam Watch report released by Manila Water Co., the water levels at La Mesa, Ipo, and Angat Dams...
Angat Dam (Mark Balmores/Manila Bulletin) The water level in Angat Dam went up on Friday, Sept. 1 due to heavy rains from the cyclone-enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat,” said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In the PAGASA’s 6 a.m,...
The Calumpit Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) in Bulacan on Thursday, Aug. 31, announced that the Ipo Dam will be initially releasing excess water as it reaches its spilling level amid heavy monsoon rains. This might worsen the flooding situation in some villages in...
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...
