Water levels monitored at Olongapo bridges amid flood fears

Water levels in rivers below two bridges in Olongapo City reached critical levels on Monday afternoon, Sept. 7, 2026, as authorities monitor them amid continuous heavy rains. INQUIRER FILES SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Water levels in rivers below two bridges in Olongapo City reached critical levels on Monday afternoon as authorities monitor them amid continuous heavy rains. As of 1:40 p.m., the water level beneath Del Rosario Bridge reached 2.5 meters, while Sta. Rita Bridge registered 2.5 meters, according to data from the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office. Both are at their critical water level. Meanwhile, the water level beneath Kalaklan Bridge recorded 2.2 meters, which is at its warning level. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Habagat to prevail over parts of Luzon, Visayas until Wednesday The latest readings showed a rise in water levels at the Sta. Rita and Kalaklan bridges compared with earlier readings. At 11:30 a.m., water beneath Sta. Rita Bridge was measured at 2.0 meters and Kalaklan Bridge at 1.7 meters, both under the warning level, while Del Rosario Bridge had already reached 2.5 meters, or the critical level. The rising water levels came as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of continued heavy rainfall due to the southwest monsoon. The weather bureau forecast 50 to 100 millimeters of rain in Zambales from Monday to Thursday noon (Sept. 10)./coa Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.