Upper Wawa Dam reduced flooding impact during Typhoon Carina in Rizal province and Metro Manila.

The Upper Wawa Dam, developed by Prime Infra-led WawaJVCo Inc., was cited by Rizal Governor Nina Ynares as a key factor in reducing the impact of flooding caused by Super Typhoon Carina. The dam began impounding its reservoir on July 10 and is part of the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project. Without the dam, flooding in certain areas of Rizal province and the eastern district of Metro Manila could have been significantly worse.

July 28, 2024
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