‘Egay’ prompts 3 major dams in Northern Luzon to release water
By Mario J. Mallari 06/21/2011At least three major dams in Northern Luzon areas have started releasing water to maintain their levels at manageable amount as rains brought about by tropical depression “Egay” during the past days
continue.
Reports from the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) said that Ambuklao and Binga dams, both in Benguet province, have opened spillway gates.
The NDRRMC reports showed that water level at Ambuklao Dam was recorded at 751.40 meters as of 6 a.m. yesterday with the critical or spilling level at 752 meters. One gate was opened.
On the other hand, water level at the Binga Dam was monitored at 565.59 meters with the spilling level of 575 meters. The NDRRMC reported that two gates were opened as of 6 a.m. yesterday..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20110621nat2.html
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