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Dam water levels plateau as southwest monsoon weakens across Philippines
Fewer reservoirs recorded rising water levels Friday as the habagat monsoon continues to lose strength, according to the state weather bureau. The slowdown in moisture-bearing winds threatens to ease pressure on the country's water supply systems.
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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration reported a decline in the number of dams experiencing water level increases during the 24-hour period ending Friday morning. The weakening southwest monsoon, locally known as the habagat, has reduced rainfall across major reservoir catchment areas nationwide.
Pagesa's 8 a.m. assessment showed that reservoir operators and water resource managers should monitor ongoing conditions as the monsoon system loses momentum. The reduced precipitation comes during a critical period for water availability across the archipelago, particularly for agricultural irrigation and urban consumption.
Meteorogists expect the habagat to continue its gradual decline in the coming days, though localized thunderstorms may still occur in some regions. Water authorities have advised residents and farming communities to prepare contingency measures should water levels continue to stabilize at lower-than-normal ranges.
The state weather bureau will maintain regular monitoring of reservoir conditions and precipitation patterns to track any changes in the monsoon system's intensity and coverage.