Prolonged flooding puts Calasiao, Dagupan residents on edge
Residents in Calasiao and Dagupan City are facing prolonged flooding due to the southwest monsoon, with some areas submerged for nearly a month. The situation has disrupted education and daily life, leading to public scrutiny of local flood-control infrastructure.
Why it matters
Persistent flooding in the Philippines underscores the vulnerability of regional infrastructure to extreme weather patterns exacerbated by climate change.
Manila Bulletin - Prolonged flooding puts Calasiao, Dagupan residents on edge
Prolonged flooding puts Calasiao, Dagupan residents on edge
Residents in Calasiao, Pangasinan, board a kuliglig while others wade through floodwaters as the southwest monsoon continues to inundate communities.(Liezle Basa Inigo)
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