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MANILA, Philippines – The La Mesa Dam is nearing its spilling level, according to an official from the Manila Water Company.
In a tweet, Jeric T. Sevilla of the Manila Water Company said that as of 8pm Wednesday, dam levels were at 79.86 meters. Spilling level is at 80.15 meters, he added.
La Mesa Dam level as of 8PM is 79.86 meters. Spilling level level is 80.15 meters.
— Jeric T. Sevilla (@jericsevilla) July 4, 2012
ABS-CBN News reports that people living in the vicinity of the dam in Quezon City have been “strongly recommended” to evacuate.
According to the report, La Mesa Dam headworks manager Engr. Teddy Angeles said there was a possibility that the damn would overflow, triggering floods should the rain continue to pour.
La Mesa Dam is still on red alert status. -Rappler.com
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