Angat Dam continues to fall below critical water level despite habagat

ANGAT DAM / JUNE 24, 2026 The water level at Angat Dam plummets to 163.51 meters in this file photo released on June 24, 2026, falling below its normal high water level of 210.00 meters. INQUIRER

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ANGAT DAM / JUNE 24, 2026

The water level at Angat Dam plummets to 163.51 meters in this file photo released on June 24, 2026, falling below its normal high water level of 210.00 meters.

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MANILA, Philippines — As heavy rainfall prevails across the country due to the southwest monsoon, or habagat, Angat Dam continues to fall below the 160-meter critical water level, the state weather bureau reported.

As of July 11, the Angat Dam, major water source of Metro Manila, recorded 156.10 meters above sea level (masl), according to the data released by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).