La Mesa Dam’s water level slightly decreases but still above ‘critical’ mark

MANILA, Philippines — The water level of La Mesa Dam in Quezon City has slightly eased but remains above its critical mark, the state weather bureau reported on Monday morning.

Based on its hydrological situationer, Pagasa said that as of 5 a.m., La Mesa Dam’s water level stood at 79.92 meters—lower compared to the 80.1 meters recorded at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The new recorded water level in the dam is also below the overflow elevation of 80.15 meters but still above its critical level of 79.5 meters.

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Pagasa said excess floodwaters from La Mesa Dam will flow directly into the Tullahan River, which affects low-lying areas in the following Metro Manila cities:

• Quezon City (Fairview, Forest Hills Subdivision, Quirino Highway, Sta. Quiteria, and San Bartolome)
• Caloocan City
• Valenzuela City (North Expressway and La Huerta Subdivision)
• Malabon City
• Navotas City

“All residents living in the aforementioned areas, especially those residing near the riverbanks, are still advised to take necessary precautionary measures,” Pagasa noted.

According to the weather bureau, light to moderate rainfall remains expected over the watershed area for the next 12 hours.

Pagasa earlier reported that several Luzon provinces are forecast to experience heavy rainfall this Monday due to the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” being enhanced by Tropical Depression Pilandok.

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The weather bureau said Pilandok had slightly intensified while moving almost stationary over the Philippine Sea east of Extreme Northern Luzon.

READ: ‘Habagat’ leaves 16 dead in Central Luzon

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Pilandok is currently carrying a maximum sustained wind speed of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center (up from 45 kph from the Sunday evening bulletin) and gustiness of up to 70 kph (up from 55 kph).

The tropical depression is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility by Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning. /apl