Angat Dam continues to fall below critical water level despite habagat

The Angat Dam, crucial for supplying water to Metro Manila, remains alarmingly below its critical 160-meter water level despite heavy rainfall from the southwest monsoon, or habagat. As of July 11, it was recorded at 156.10 meters above sea level, raising concerns over water shortages in the city. This situation underscores the urgent need for water management strategies and highlights the vulnerability of major urban areas to water resource depletion even amid significant rainfall.