Flood displaces 500 families in Norzagaray, Bulacan after Angat, Ipo dams release water

At least 500 families were evacuated in Norzagaray, Bulacan after their communities were flooded following the release of water from Angat and Ipo dams due to continuous rains.

Norzagaray Mayor Ma. Elena Germar said the flooded areas were riverside communities in Barangays Poblacion, Matictic, San Mateo and San Lorenzo, according to a report of Luisito Santos on Dobol B TV on Saturday.

LOOK: Ilang bahay sa Norzagaray, Bulacan, lumubog sa baha matapos magpakawala ng tubig ang Angat Dam kahapon. | via @luisitosantos03

(???? Mayor Merlyn Germar) pic.twitter.com/e8PIjhCo62

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) January 7, 2023

The Angat River in Norzagaray overflowed its banks on Friday, Germar said.

The Angat and Ipo Dams, both in Norzagaray, has been releasing water since Friday. 

On Saturday at 6 a.m., Angat Dam still had three gates open at 8.5 meters, while Ipo Dam had six gates open at 9.2 meters.

Members of Norzagaray Rescue were still scouring the flooded areas on Saturday to rescue residents who were not able to evacuate on Friday.

WATCH: Sinagip ng Norzagaray Rescue sa ilang residenteng itong na trap sa baha matapos hindi agad lumikas kasunod ng pagapaw ng ilog sa Bulacan kahapon @dzbb (???? Mayor Merlyn Germar) pic.twitter.com/0z4YL6rZmG

— Luisito Santos (@luisitosantos03) January 7, 2023

The local government unit of Norzagaray, meanwhile, gave relief goods to the evacuees who were brought to evacuation areas.

MORE: Nagpalipas ng gabi sa evacuation area ang mga residente ng Brgy. Matictic, Norzagaray, Bulacan matapos bahain kasunod ng pagpapakawala ng tubig ng Angat Dam kahapon. | via @luisitosantos03 pic.twitter.com/sY8gNIrgMC

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) January 6, 2023

—KG, GMA Integrated News