On Friday, Nov. 13, Isabela’s provincial board has placed the province in a state of calamity as massive floods continue to trouble villagers in the aftermath of Typhoon Ulysses. The provincial government reported that 26,000 families are affected by the flooding.
According to Gov. Rodito Albano III, the first district was badly affected by the flood. They did not expect that the flood will be overwhelming and it is the first time in 50 years that it happened.
The province’s first district is composed of Ilagan City and the towns of Cabagan, Delfin Albano, Divilacan, Maconacon, Tumauini, San Pablo, Sta. Maria and Sto. Tomas.
Sanay kami sa baha pero medyo overwhelmed kami, medyo matindi pagbaha ngayon,
he said.
He said that they conducted an inspection, but didn’t imagine that on the same night, the water in Cagayan River will swell much and caused floodwaters to reach roofs, and isolated villagers in many areas.
The governor said the declaration of state of calamity will allow the local government to tap calamity funds to aid residents severely affected by the typhoon.
Isabela overwhelmed by first heavy flooding in 50 years
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