The dam supplies 97 percent of Metro Manila’s drinking water, but reservoir water began to recede on May 3 when it reached 189.92 masl. Two dams that catch Angat’s runoff rainwater and its water discharges also reflected dwindling water levels. Bustos Dam on May 3 had 15.41 meters of reservoir water, which was far below its 17.50-meter spilling level. Water supply for farmers tending northern plantations in Bulacan and Pampanga have been cut since April 30. Early this year, the southern farms did not get any water when the National Water Resources Board prioritized supply to Manila.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 08, 2020 07:18 UTC