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MANILA, Philippines – The La Mesa Dam in Quezon City is still under red alert as water level continues to rise.
In its latest update, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center (NDRRMC) said water level at the dam was 79.87 meters as of 6 am Thursday, July 5. This was only 0.28 meters short of the 80.15-meter spilling level.
The water level has slightly increased from Wednesday’s measure, which was 79.86 meters.
The southwest monsoon still affects Western Luzon and Visayas, which will bring scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms in the said areas.
The red alert was raised over La Mesa Dam on Monday, July 2. Excess water, according to the NDRRMC update, will flow to the Tullahan River, and will affect Quezon City, Valenzuela, Malabon and Navotas. – Rappler.com
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