According to NWRB executive director Sevillo David, the dam at “normal operating level,” well beyond its minimum level of 180 meters.
He said that the rise in water level was a “big help” in preparing water reserves by the time the El Niño phenomenon would be in full swing.
“Magandang development iyan dahil po doon sa paghahanda natin doon sa posibleng pagpasok ng El Niño,” David added.
(This is a good devleopment because it can help us prepare for the possible drought brought by El Niño.)
David earlier said that he was still not comfortable with Angat Dam’s water level, even if it has exceeded its 180-meter rule curve.
He had said that the dam’s level should reach 210 to 212 meters by the end of the year to meet Metro Manila’s water needs during next year’s dry season.