QC gov’t says La Mesa Dam still on Alert Level 3 despite heavy rains

MANILA, Philippines — The water level of La Mesa Dam in Quezon City slightly increased but remained under Alert Level 3 on Tuesday amid the heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat, the Quezon City local government said.  Citing the QC Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council as of 5 a.m., the dam’

Chief Secretary Anu Garg said fresh flooding had affected 5.15 lakh people in 947 villages under 331 gram panchayats across 49 blocks and five urban areas.