Angat Dam in Bulacan has recovered to its 180-meter minimum operating level as rains from the southwest monsoon or “habagat” continue to boost water levels, based on the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Friday, Aug. 14....
Angat Dam in Bulacan has risen significantly amid rains brought by the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” moving past the 160-meter critical level, based on the monitoring of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, Aug. 10. As of 8 a.m....
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. reported a 14-percent increase in net income in the first half, driven by lower interest expense and taxes, which more than offset higher operating expenses (opex). In a media briefing on Tuesday, Aug. 4, Maynilad President and Chief Executive...
The water level of Angat Dam in Bulacan has recovered nearly five meters from its record-low elevation last week, with further increases possible as rains continue over its watershed, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, Aug. 3....
Rains brought by a low-pressure area (LPA) raised the water level of Angat Dam in Bulacan by more than three meters on Thursday, July 30, based on the data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As of 8 a.m., the dam’s water level rose to...
Angat Dam’s water level has dropped to a historic 151.45 meters as of 8:00 a.m. Thursday, July 23, far below its minimum operating level of 180 meters, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported. Governor Daniel R. Fernando said the provincial government is...
Angat Dam needs around 400 millimeters of rain over its watershed in Bulacan to reach the level needed for normal operations for domestic water supply, irrigation, and power generation, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In a press...
The water level of Angat Dam fell to 152.12 meters as of 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, surpassing the previous record-low registered in 2010, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). During a climate forum on Wednesday, PAGASA hydrologist...
East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. is working to minimize its reliance on Angat Dam by diversifying its supply sources to accommodate growing customer demand. In a media briefing on Tuesday, July 7, Manila Water East Zone Chief Operating Officer (COO) Arnold Jether Mortera explained...
Maynilad Water Services Inc. is expanding its infrastructure and tapping alternative supply sources to shield the western half of Metro Manila from potential shortages as water levels at the primary Angat Dam continue to decline. In a statement, Jaime T. Lichauco, Maynilad chief operating officer,...
Angat Dam 's water level dropped to 159.95 meters as of 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, falling below the critical 160-meter level, based on monitoring by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The reservoir fell from 160.71 meters the previous day...
The water level at Angat Dam in Bulacan could fall to its critical level in the coming days as rainfall in its watershed remains significantly below forecast, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). During a climate forum on Wednesday,...