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January 18, 2018
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ILOILO City – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Western Visayas has identified areas vulnerable to rain-induced landslide and flooding.
Regional director Leo Van Juguan said they were consistently updating geohazard maps covering 133 cities and municipalities in the region.
MGB is currently intensifying its information dissemination campaign to prepare people in critical areas.
Based on the MGB data, the critical areas for rain-induced landslide are:
* Aklan province – Libacao, Madalag, Malinao, Ibajay, Tangalan, Nabas, Malay, Buruanga, Balete, and Makato
* Antique province – Valderrama, Laua-an, Barbaza, San Remigio, Patnongon, Bugasong, Culasi, Tibiao, Sebaste, and Pandan
* Capiz province – Tapaz, Jamindan, Maayon, President Roxas, Pilar, Dumarao, Ivisan, Roxas City, Dumalag, and Pontevedra
* Guimaras province – Jordan, San Lorenzo, Buenavista, Sibunag, and Nueva Valencia
* Iloilo province – Leon, Tubungan, Igbaras, Miag-ao, San Joaquin, Maasin, Janiuay, Calinog, Lambunao, and Alimodian
The critical areas for flooding are the following:
* Kalibo, Numancia, New Washington, Malinao, Banga, Lezo, Madalag, Libacao, Altavas, and Balete in Aklan
* Barbaza, Sibalom, San Remigio, Valderrama, Patnongon, Laua-an, Bugasong, San Jose, Tibiao, and Culasi in Antique
* Dao, Mambusao, Sigma, Sapi-an, Panit-an, Cuartero, Dumalag, Pan-ay, Pontevedra, and Roxas City in Capiz;
* Sibunag, Nueva Valencia, Bunavista, San Lorenzo, and Jordan in Guimaras
* Zarraga, Pavia, Dumangas, Leganes, Barotac Nuevo, Pototan, Dingle, San Enrique, Passi City, and Calinog in Iloilo
Mae Magarzo, MGB-6 chief geologist, said these critical areas were given recommendations to mitigate the effects of landslides and flooding. These included the installation of proper drainage systems.
It also recommended that the Department of Public Works and Highways apply engineering mitigating measures by establishing structures that reduce the occurrence of landslides and flooding.
Juguan said the hazard maps would help local government units not only in preparing for disasters but for making their comprehensive land use plans as well. (PNA)
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