The water level at Angat Dam, the primary source of water for Metro Manila and nearby provinces, could be headed for a new record low after it breached the 160-meter critical mark on Saturday.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) recorded a 0.35-meter drop to 159.43 meters on Sunday, extending continued declines despite the onset of the rainy season.

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