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Six of nine dams record rising water levels amid monsoon rains
Water levels have increased at six of the country's nine monitored dams over the past day as the southwest monsoon continues to bring moisture to parts of Luzon and the Visayas.
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MANILA — The state weather bureau reported modest gains in water storage across the dam network on Tuesday morning, with six of nine monitored facilities recording higher water levels in the 24-hour period ending at 8 a.m.
The uptick in water levels was attributed to the continued influence of the southwest monsoon, or habagat, which maintained its presence over portions of Luzon and the Visayas region. The seasonal wind pattern has been bringing moisture and rain to these areas, contributing to increased inflows at the monitored reservoirs.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has been tracking the water levels at the nine strategic dam sites as part of its regular hydrometeorological monitoring. The data provides crucial information for water resource management, irrigation planning, and potential flood forecasting across the archipelago.
Authorities continue to monitor weather developments and dam conditions as the monsoon season progresses, with updates issued regularly to track any significant changes in water availability and storage capacity.