Water allocation and supply chain details show Angat Dam supplying Metro Manila, irrigation, and Bustos Dam under NWRB control.
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Updated Aug 8
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What happened
Water allocation and supply chain details show Angat Dam supplying Metro Manila, irrigation, and Bustos Dam under NWRB control.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Operational details confirm Angat Dam supplies 90% of Metro Manila's needs, utilizing the Angat River basin.1 source
- A study was conducted finding that low storage levels affect domestic water supply stability and irrigation potential.Sub-event
Angat Dam decline leads to water allocation cuts advised to Bulacan.1 source
NWRB controls water allocation from Angat Dam to Metro Manila, irrigation, and Bustos Dam.1 source
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The Angat Dam is supplying over 90 percent of Metro Manila's potable water and powering the Luzon grid, leading to calls for conservation.Also in this story
- SMC is undertaking river dredging operations in Bulacan, utilizing the Angat River system, which has implications for neighboring Pampanga.
- Heavy rains are causing damage and prompting assessments in Pangasinan and Bulacan, affecting the Angat Dam area.
- A governor urged residents of Apalit, Pampanga, to prepare for flood risks due to the release of water from a dam.
- A joint clean-up drive has been underway in Pampanga since June 1st, involving the DENR, Philippine Coast Guard, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The entities involved
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Angat Dam
dam in the Philippines
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Metro Manila
metropolitan area and region of the Philippines
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National Water Resources Board
a government agency attached to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) of the Philippines
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Related events
- Manila Water is strengthening water reliability in Metro Manila by adding alternative supply to Angat Dam amidst El Niño threats.
- Flooding affects Bulacan, Pampanga, Metro Manila, and Bataan, prompting a proposal for a new national water agency.
- The government has begun planning specific flood control strategies for the capital region of Metro Manila.
- Flood mitigation projects in Metro Manila are being compared to international examples.
- Monsoon interaction and flood control issues cause flooding and infrastructure damage in Metro Manila.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- philstar.com
- philstar.comAngat Dam water reaches lowest recorded level
- philstar.com