The water elevation in Angat Dam dropped to 200.05 meters yesterday and may go down below its minimum operating level of 180 meters in June due to the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
The Angat Dam is photographed as its water level continues to decline due to dry season on July 6, 2023.MANILA, Philippines — The water elevation in Angat Dam dropped to 200.05 meters yesterday and may go down below its minimum operating level of 180 meters in June due to the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration .
PAGASA hydrologist Richard Orindain said that by the end of April, Angat’s water would decrease to 189 meters, and to 182.73 meters in May, which is lower than the dam’s rule curve. Meanwhile, the Presidential Task Force on El Niño has ordered the Bureau of Fire Protection to ensure fire safety in hospitals and public health facilities.
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