(UPDATES) ANGAT DAM'S water level has continued to drop despite the onset of the rainy season, but the state weather bureau on Friday expressed optimism that elevations would gradually recover in the coming weeks.

Administrator Nathaniel Servando of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) told The Manila Times (via Viber that the water level in Angat Dam, the main source of water supply for Metro Manila and adjoining provinces for irrigation, remains below its normal high water level (NHWL) of 210 meters.