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NIA eyes new protocols for Magat dam after record-flooding in Cagayan

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Posted at Jan 28 04:28 PM

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Thursday said it planned to implement new dam protocols for Magat Dam after massive flooding in Cagayan and nearby provinces in the wake of typhoons last year. Read more »

Luzon dams release water as LPAs dump rains

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Updated as of Dec 27 03:45 PM

(UPDATE) PAGASA on Sunday warned of flooding as water level in the dams of Magat, Angat, and Ipo in Luzon continued to rise due to rains brought by two low pressure areas. Read more »

Magat Dam releases water as weather disturbances inundate northern Luzon

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 20 01:07 PM

The operator of Magat Dam on Sunday opened 4 gates as water reached near critical level due to persistent rains brought by three weather disturbances, PAGASA said. Read more »

Magat Dam to release water Saturday, cites ‘heavy inflow’ due to monsoon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 19 12:16 AM

Based on the notice signed by the dam's flood operation manager, the dam will release water starting 5 a.m. on Saturday. Read more »

House to continue probe into Cagayan floodings during Congressional break

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 16 05:27 PM

The House of Representatives will continue its probe into the deadly flooding in Cagayan Valley region during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses, according to a lawmaker, even as Congress goes on break for the holiday. Read more »

Magat Dam releases water; North Luzon residents warned of flooding

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Updated as of Nov 28 06:30 PM

The operators of Magat Dam on Saturday warned residents near Magat River and those residing in northern Luzon of the possible flooding, as the dam released water to prevent overspilling. Read more »

Magat Dam nagpakawala ng tubig, mga residente binalaan sa posibleng pagbaha

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 28 11:04 AM

Isa pang spillway gate ang binuksan sa Magat Dam para magpakawala ng nasa 179 cubic meters per second o katumbas sa 895 drums ng tubig alas-8 ng umaga ng Sabado. Read more »

Magat Dam operation manual 'blind' to possible flooding downstream - Legarda

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 04:42 PM

The operation manual of the Magat Dam is "blind" to possible flooding downstream as its managers prioritize its safekeeping, Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda said Thursday. Read more »

NIA blames logging, quarrying for massive flooding in Cagayan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 11:01 PM

A Congressional probe in the Philippines is searching for answers as to why the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela were hit by massive floods at the height of typhoon Ulysses. Read more »

Dahilan ng pagbaha sa Cagayan, inisa-isa ng NIA, NDRRMC

Zandro Ochona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 10:57 PM

Sinabi ni NIA administrator Ricardo Visaya kabilang dito ay ang volume ng ulan na dala ng Ulysses at heavily silted na Cagayan River. Read more »

Palace says mayors protecting illegal mining, logging ops 'will have blood in your hands'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 03:17 PM

Malacañang on Tuesday said mayors risk removal from their posts and facing criminal charges if they protect illegal mining and logging, which the government partly blamed for 2-story floods that hit parts of Luzon during this onslaught of typhoon Ulysses this month.  Read more »

Duterte OKs fresh augmentation funds for typhoon-hit areas

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 24 02:34 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved another augmentation for the calamity funds of some local governments in Luzon to help them weather the recent spate of destructive typhoons, Malacañang said Tuesday.    Read more »

LOOK: Isabela farmers gamble against climate in Ulysses aftermath

Text and photos by Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 23 10:27 PM

"Hindi mo alam kung babagyo ulit. Sapalaran lang sir, sapalaran lang sa pagtatanim. Kung mag bagyo naman or kung maswerte, bahala na ang Diyos. Hindi natin hawak ang panahon."  Read more »

Marcos, Pangilinan eye probe on 'man-made' disasters

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 09:27 PM

Some senators on Wednesday pushed to investigate "man-made" calamities in recent weeks, saying many could have been saved from floods had a better system been put in place. Read more »

Irrigation chief says protocol followed in Magat Dam; ready to face probe over Cagayan deluge

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 18 08:34 PM

NIA Administrator Ricardo Visaya said his agency notified local authorities before opening the spill gates of the Magat Dam while typhoon Ulysses lashed the northern region with fierce winds and heavy rains.  Read more »

Dam operator showed 'lack of anticipation' in Cagayan flooding: analyst

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 11:12 AM

There was a "lack of anticipation" on the part of Magat Dam operators that resulted in historic flooding in Cagayan, the head of a University of the Philippines think tank said Wednesday. Read more »

Cagayan governor wants to file charges vs NIA over dam water release

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Posted at Nov 17 09:40 PM

The local government of flood-hit Cagayan considers filing charges against the National Irrigation Administration. Read more »

Pagsasaayos ng Magat dam watershed iginiit ng Cagayan governor

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 08:30 PM

Pinaaaksiyunan ni Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba sa operator ng Magat Dam ang pagsasaayos ng watershed nito.    Read more »

SN Aboitiz clarifies it operates Magat Hydro Plant, not Magat Dam

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 07:19 PM

Renewable energy firm SN Aboitiz Power (SNAP) clarified on Tuesday that it operates the Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant, and not the Magat Dam which is run by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). Read more »

Plan to sue Magat Dam managers may not prosper: Palace

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 01:51 PM

A plan of Cagayan province residents to pursue charges against operators of Magat Dam for causing widespread flooding during the onslaught of typhoon Ulysses might not prosper, Malacañang said Tuesday.  Read more »