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Pangasinan placed in a state of calamity
MANILA, Philippines – The entire province of Pangasinan was placed in a state of calamity Monday following the flood and continued downpour caused by the southwestern monsoon, favored by the tropical storm Inday and the tropical depression Josie
. The 11-hour report of the Risk Reduction Management Board, 381 out of 1,364 barangays in Pangasinan, is badly flooded, forcing 1,820 families to evacuate their homes.
In the resolution, Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Pangasinan says PDRRMC data show a total of 25,000 people. According to PDRRMC spokesman Avenix Arenas, the Barangay Balayang experienced the largest floods that reached 12 feet.
Sangguniang Panlalawigan said that the province "has been severely affected, destroying agricultural land, produce and infrastructure and affecting many families and individuals."
Prio In the statement, several cities in Pangasinan have already declared a state of calamity, namely: the city of Dagupan, the city of San Carlos, Calasiao, Santa Barbara, Bugallon, Mangatarem, Bani and Lingayen.
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The city of Dagupan was the first area of Pangasinan to declare a state of calamity.
At 11am, the water level of the San Roque Dam is at 267.27 meters above sea level, just 12.73 meters from its spill point which is 280 meters above sea level of sea level.
"Josie" left the Philippine area of responsibility Monday morning, according to the 8:00 am bulletin of the state meteorological bureau. On Monday evening, no casualties have yet been confirmed.
However, PAGASA reported that a low pressure zone was spotted 1,495 km east of the center of Luzon, outside the PAR, which could turn into a tropical depression in the 24 to next 48 years. hours. -Philaire trainee Ali Ian Marcelino Biong
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