La Mesa Dam hits spilling level
THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Wednesday that the water in La Mesa Dam in Quezon City has reached spilling level due to torrential rains brought by the southwest monsoon.
Hydrometeorology specialist Edgar dela Cruz said that as of 8 a.m., the reservoir water level was at 80.20 meters or a deviation of 0.05 m from its normal high water level of 80.15 m.
He added that La Mesa, unlike other dams that have gates to control the flow of water, is an open dam, with its excess water going to Tullahan River.
Dela Cruz said communities in Quezon City, Valenzuela City and Malabon City, along the Tullahan River, have been alerted of the situation.
He added that the Angat Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan, the main source of potable water for Metro Manila and irrigation needs for adjoining provinces, has reservoir water level of 183.99 m, still far from its normal high water level of 210 m.
Manila Water personnel adjust the water elevation monitoring board to 80.20 at La Mesa Dam following continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon on Aug. 28, 2024. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned residents along the Tullahan River to be on alert for the possible rise in the river's water level. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN Manila Water personnel adjust the water elevation monitoring board to 80.20 at La Mesa Dam following continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon on Aug. 28, 2024. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned residents along the Tullahan River to be on alert for the possible rise in the river's water level. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN Manila Water personnel adjust the water elevation monitoring board to 80.20 at La Mesa Dam following continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon on Aug. 28, 2024. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned residents along the Tullahan River to be on alert for the possible rise in the river's water level. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN Manila Water personnel adjust the water elevation monitoring board to 80.20 at La Mesa Dam
