Angat Dam water level drop ‘alarming’

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The National Water Resources Board will decide tomorrow if the supply of water to Metro Manila residents will be reduced as Angat Dam’s water level continues to decrease.

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As of 6 a.m. yesterday, the water level in the dam was down by .42 meters compared to its previous level of 190.96 meters. “We need to intervene and manage the water level to make sure we will still have the supply moving forward in May, June, July and the rest of the year,” David said. Metro Pacific Water chief executive officer Rogelio Singson warned the public of water interruptions if the water level in the dam continues to drop.

 

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