In preparation for the heavy rains expected from Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-Yi), four major dams in Luzon opened their gates on Sunday morning, according to PAGASA.
Dams Releasing Water
- Ambuklao Dam (Benguet):
- Gates Opened: 4 gates at 2.0 meters.
- Water Level: 750.42 meters, approaching its 752-meter spilling level.
- Binga Dam (Benguet):
- Gates Opened: 4 gates at 2.0 meters.
- Water Level: 572.29 meters, close to its 575-meter spilling level.
- San Roque Dam (Pangasinan-Benguet border):
- Gates Opened: 2 gates at 3.0 meters.
- Water Level: 277.17 meters, nearing its 280-meter spilling level.
- Magat Dam (Ifugao-Isabela border):
- Gates Opened: 2 gates at 3.0 meters.
- Water Level: 181.93 meters, close to its 193-meter spilling level.
Weather Conditions
- Rainfall Forecast: Heavy to intense rainfall (100-200 mm) is expected over Benguet, Pangasinan, and surrounding areas.
- Wind Signal No. 3: Raised over parts of Isabela, Pangasinan, Benguet, and Ifugao, based on PAGASA’s 8:00 AM bulletin.
The preemptive release of water is aimed at managing reservoir levels to minimize potential flooding as Pepito intensifies and moves through Luzon.
Residents in affected areas are advised to stay alert for updates and prepare for possible floods and landslides due to the typhoon’s impact.