Published July 25, 2021, 1:21 PM
Residents living in low-lying areas and those near Angat’s riverbanks from Norzagaray, Angat, San Rafael, Bustos, Baliuag, Pulilan, Plaridel, Calumpit, and Hagonoy must be on alert for the possible increase in water level downstream, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council chaired by Governor Daniel R. Fernando advised. The governor’s advice came after learning that the Ipo Dam Management will conduct a spilling operation at 12 noon with an approximate initial discharge of 38 cms. As of 7 a.m. Sunday, July 25, the water level of Ipo Dam was at 100.56 meters and is expected to rise due to heavy rainfall.
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Published July 25, 2021, 2:22 PM
Due to continuous downpour, high tide, and the release of excess water from Ipo and Bustos dams, 102 villages in Bulacan submerged in floodwaters, the Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said on Sunday (July 25). From 6 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., to maintain the water elevation, the Bustos dam gradually released 1.5 meters and 1.5 meters from Radial gates 1 and 2 respectively wherein the total water released was 168 cms. At exactly 12 noon, Ipo dam opened its Gate 1 and initially discharged 38 cms. of water. As of 11 a.m., the water elevation of Angat Dam was at 186.88 meters (spilling level 212 meters); and Ipo Dam 101.07 meters above the spilling level of 101.00 meters, and Bustos Dam 17.36 meters, above the spilling level of 17 meters. The rising of the dams’ water level was due to the heavy rainfall-induced by Habagat.
Published July 24, 2021, 9:57 AM
The provincial government of Bulacan through its Provincial Social Welfare Development Office (PSWDO) conducted an orientation on Republic Act 10821 (The Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act) and basic sign language for its employees, social and child development workers via Zoom on Friday, July 23.
The orientation was part of the observance of National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) and National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week.
PSWDO head Rowena Joson-Tiongson said the activity was also in line with the Evacuation Center Coordination and Management (ECCM) program of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) for the province’s preparedness in times of disaster.
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