BAGUIO CITY — Binga Dam in Itogon, Benguet released water at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Power Corp. Binga Dam office said.
Gate No. 4 was opened after the dam’s reservoir reached 569.12 meters of water level, near its 575m level.
The water level at the dam is expected to continue rising as Super Typhoon Egay brings moderate to heavy rains in Benguet.
Authorities advised residents, particularly the villages of Dalupirip and Tingdan in Itogon town, to exercise extreme caution with the opening of gate No. 4 of the dam.
Northern portions of Benguet have been battered by heavy rains since Tuesday morning. — Artemio A. Dumlao
