The Magat Dam, located between Ifugao and Isabela, continued releasing water on Monday morning, as one gate remained open, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.
Current Status
- Gate Opening: 2.0 meters
- Water Released: 573.89 cubic meters per second (CMS)
- Reservoir Water Level (RWL): 190.94 meters (down from 191.62 meters on Sunday)
- Normal High Water Level (NHWL): 193.00 meters
Status of Other Dams
- Ambuklao Dam (Benguet):
- RWL slightly increased to 751.39 meters (NHWL: 752.00 meters).
- Gates previously open are now closed.
- Binga Dam (Benguet):
- RWL decreased to 574.51 meters (NHWL: 575.00 meters).
- Gates are also closed as of January 5.
Weather Conditions
PAGASA forecasts the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan), shear line, and Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) to bring rains over parts of the country on Monday, potentially influencing water levels at dams.
Officials will continue monitoring dam operations to manage water release and ensure safety in downstream communities.