River in Sultan Kudarat Turns Red, Residents Express Concern
Residents of Columbio, Sultan Kudarat were left stunned when the Dalol River mysteriously turned red.
Recently, Lopez Kian, a Facebook user, shared photos of the river’s red waters, which sparked concern among the residents of Columbio, Sultan Kudarat. The post immediately spread like wildfire on social media and elicited comments from netizens.
The river, which flows from Barangay Datal Blao through Barangays New Bantangan, Telafas, and Libertad before reaching Datu Paglas in Maguindanao del Sur, is a vital water source for the community.
People rely on it for farming, drinking water, and supporting livestock, so the sudden change in color raised a lot of questions and worries. Many wondered if the water was still safe for daily use or if the river’s aquatic life could survive this sudden change.
Locals expressed concerns about their future, questioning if they could continue using the river for their crops or if it would still provide clean water for their animals. Some speculated about possible causes, ranging from natural phenomena to pollution or even mining activities in the area.
As of this writing, the mystery remains unsolved, leaving residents hoping for answers and immediate action to address the issue.
The unusual incident has sparked conversations not just in Sultan Kudarat but online as well, as many netizens joined the discussion, offering theories and advice to the affected community. While the cause is still unknown, the residents are hoping for solutions to protect their river and their way of life.
Here is the full post:
“Ano nlng ta sini nga mga mangunguna beh pag mag lala ni may mga isda pa Kaya ? May mga tubig pa ayhan kita nga magamit sa uma ta ,may mga malimpyo pa ayhan nga tubig ma inom mga kasapatan ta ?”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
