Eastern Samar Experienced Flooding Due to Incessant Rains
Some areas in Eastern Samar are currently submerged in floodwaters due to the incessant rains brought by a low-pressure area.
On Tuesday (February 9, 2021), the Department of Public Works and Highways in Eastern Samar said that San Vicente in the town of Quinapondan is currently impassable for light vehicles due to the floodwaters.
Barangay Bigo, which is a part of Arteche-Jipapad-Las Navas-Catubig-Rawis Road has also experienced flooding. The roads in the area were also impassable for all types of vehicles due to the flooding.
The DPWH also advised the motorists to find an alternative route to reach their point of destinations. The agency instructed the motorists to take Jipapad, Eastern Samar and Imelda in Lapinig, Northern Samar for the meantime.
DPWH Eastern Samar is currently monitoring the situation of major roads on its nearby provinces.
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Meanwhile, the maintenance crew and heavy equipment are on standby for a quick response for any possible effects of the non-stop rains in the area due to the low-pressure.
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