LOOK: Magat Dam water level nears critical mark

MANILA, Philippines — The water level at Magat Dam, one of Northern Luzon’s largest reservoirs, has continued to decline and is now close to its critical elevation of 160 meters.

As of 5 p.m.

Wednesday, July 8, the dam’s water level stood at 160.69 meters, or 0.69 meters above its critical level, based on data ...