Metro Manila, Philippines — The water at La Mesa Dam in Quezon City is nearing spilling level because of non-stop rains, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, July 24.

The weather bureau said the dam level was at 79.41 meters as of 11:50 a.m. It will overflow at 80.15 meters.

PAGASA said water from La Mesa Dam, which is part of the Angat-Ipo-La Mesa water system, may affect low areas along the Tullahan river in Quezon City.

It advised residents of the following areas to be on alert for possible flooding:

Quezon City

+Fairview+Forest Hills Subd.+Quirino Highway+Sta. Quiteria+San Bartolome

Valenzuela

+Brgy. Ligon+North Expressway+La Huerta Subd.

Malabon

As of 11 a.m., typhoon Carina strengthened further heading into Taiwan. Signal number 2 is up in Batanes, while three areas are placed under Signal number 1.