Rappler's latest stories on Angat dam
Angat Dam inches up above critical level, thanks to monsoon
The southwest monsoon brings rain over the Angat Dam, causing its water level to rise slightly above 160 meters on Friday, July 19
Angat Dam drops below critical level again
The Angat Dam's water level plunges to 159.93 meters as of 6 am on Thursday, July 11
FALSE: Robredo 'proposes widening pipes' as solution to water crisis
Vice President Leni Robredo never said the water crisis could be solved by widening water pipes
Manila Water, Maynilad to still get limited supply from Angat Dam
The Angat Dam's water level inches up, but the reduced allocation for concessionaires will remain until the dam is back to its minimum operating water level
EXPLAINER: It's the rainy season, but why does the water shortage continue?
Despite the rain, Metro Manila's main water source is still at critical level
Yes, it's raining, but not much over Angat Dam
The Angat Dam's water level is still decreasing even after the onset of the rainy season. For consumers, this means more water interruptions.
Angat Dam plunges below critical level
The Angat Dam's water level drops to 159.78 meters as of 6 am on Saturday, June 22, even below the critical 160 meters
Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite face water interruptions in June 2019
(UPDATED) The supply that Manila Water and Maynilad are getting from the Angat Dam is reduced further, leading to water interruptions
Water interruptions likely if Angat Dam level dips further
Though the rainy season is underway, the amount of rainfall is still not enough to boost the water level of the Angat Dam
Angat Dam dips to critical level
The Angat Dam's water level drops to 179.97 meters on Sunday, April 28, below its minimum operating water level of 180 meters
Duterte orders Manila Water, Maynilad to 'release water' from Angat Dam
President Duterte's order is effective noontime, March 15, 'good for 150 days, in order to supply the affected areas in Metro Manila and deliver, as well as distribute sufficient water to the residents,' says Malacañang
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Maynilad reduces water production due to monsoon rain
Erosion increases the amount of sediments at the Angat Dam forcing Maynilad to reduce water production
Critical dams to have ‘way below normal’ rainfall Feb-March
El Niño is likely to grip the country until June while 85 of the country could experience drought by the end of April
3 dams in Luzon open gates to release excess water
Nona continues to bring heavy to moderate rains in Luzon on Thursday December 17 as it weakens to a tropical depression
Angat dam to release excess water
It is not expected to cause flooding but areas along the river are advised to be alert
Typhoon Lando brings needed water to Luzon dams
Government is closely monitoring Angat Dam in Bulacan and Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija
Hours of weaker water flow in 155 NCR villages start Sept 21
These Manila Water serviced villages will experience below normal water pressure from 10 pm to 5 am starting Monday September 21
Angat Dam to undergo rehab after 5 decades
President Aquino blames the past administration for the conditionally poor state of the dam saying the water industry was managed by 30 various offices under different sectors
Aquino: Don’t vote for candidate with 'hint' of corruption
Although the President does not name names the statement is apparently a swipe at Vice President Jejomar Binay who resigned from – in Binay s words – a crooked and failed Cabinet
Can Angat dam withstand a 7.2 magnitude quake?
A consultancy firm commissioned to assess the 47 year old dam’s safety is uncertain that it could survive such disaster thus more investigations are needed to determine the risks involved
SONA Fact Check: Dike, dam pose environmental threats
The Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike was rejected by the NEDA Board in May due to environmental and technical concerns Kaliwa Dam may inundate communities and forests near the river
Angat Dam water level rises, still critical
The dam is still in need of 2 491 mm of rainfall to reach the minimum high of 210 meters above sea level
The long, dry spell in Angat
For fisherfolk earning a living at the reservoir the drought began two years ago
Smaller dam to irrigate Bulacan, Pampanga crop fields –NIA
The Bustos Dam can supply water to irrigate the remaining rice fields in Bulacan and Pampanga amid low levels of the Angat Dam
Angat Dam releases excess water
This is to maintain the reservoir elevation to a more manageable level and provide additional storage capacity Napocor says
San Miguel, Korean firm in talks over Angat hydro plant
After San Miguel lost the Angat hydro power plant bid to K Water in 2010 the conglomerate is now in joint venture talks with the Korean firm
DOE chief to meet with Korean firm for Angat plant
Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla is expected to meet with Korea Water Resources Corp which is requesting lower price tag for the Angat hydro power plant project
Angat Dam releases excess water
Angat Dam opens one gate at 0 5 meters to release excess water
Angat aqueduct: rare success in China-funded infra projects in PH
Amid sea disputes and after the controversial ZTE and Northrail projects the Philippines and China are working together on a water infrastructure project which involves the firm behind the world s biggest hydropower project
