Flash floods, mudslides hit Ifugao buildings, vehicles
>> Sunday, July 17, 2022
BANAUE, Ifugao -- Flash
floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rain hit this tourist town and parts of
Ifugao Thursday.
Police and local disaster officials bared this saying torrential rain and strong winds were experienced in the province, especially here.
No casualty was reported although Banaue residents appealed for help as muddy water frighteningly rushed downslope reportedly affecting around 300 families here.
The flash floods rendered some roads impassable.
Reports said mudslides destroyed some houses and vehicles.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in an advisory at 5 p.m. Thursday, said moderate to occasionally heavy rain were experienced over Ifugao and parts of northern Luzon due to the southwest monsoon.
Residents living near mountain slopes were cautioned against landslides, mudslides, rock slides, and flash floods.
Some folks attributed the flash floods and mudslides to the environment which had deteriorated over the years.
The indigenous “muyong system,” of preserving forests and planting trees had reportedly been taken for granted as buildings and houses were reportedly built on mountains for tourism purposes.
In the process, trees had been cut to also supply woodcarvers who depend heavily on the trade for livelihood.
Woodcarving and artifacts line establishments along Banaue roads as tourists buy these aplenty.
A favorite are ashtrays which have handles patterned like penises in different sizes.
Known for their jokes, despite the calamity, a local said these types of penises contributed to the flash floods and landslides as these were made from cut trees. -- AD
Police and local disaster officials bared this saying torrential rain and strong winds were experienced in the province, especially here.
No casualty was reported although Banaue residents appealed for help as muddy water frighteningly rushed downslope reportedly affecting around 300 families here.
The flash floods rendered some roads impassable.
Reports said mudslides destroyed some houses and vehicles.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in an advisory at 5 p.m. Thursday, said moderate to occasionally heavy rain were experienced over Ifugao and parts of northern Luzon due to the southwest monsoon.
Residents living near mountain slopes were cautioned against landslides, mudslides, rock slides, and flash floods.
Some folks attributed the flash floods and mudslides to the environment which had deteriorated over the years.
The indigenous “muyong system,” of preserving forests and planting trees had reportedly been taken for granted as buildings and houses were reportedly built on mountains for tourism purposes.
In the process, trees had been cut to also supply woodcarvers who depend heavily on the trade for livelihood.
Woodcarving and artifacts line establishments along Banaue roads as tourists buy these aplenty.
A favorite are ashtrays which have handles patterned like penises in different sizes.
Known for their jokes, despite the calamity, a local said these types of penises contributed to the flash floods and landslides as these were made from cut trees. -- AD
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