Staff reporter
LAOAG CITY—The Department of
Science and Technology (DOST) plans to install additional automatic rain gauges
(ARGs) in Ilocos Norte’s major river basins.
ARGs collect rainfall data
which aids authorities to effectively decide during typhoon emergencies. The
additional ARGs would intensify data-collection around the province.
DOST-Batac director Jonathan
Viernes said2-in-1 automatic level system with rain gauge will be installed in
most parts of the second district of Ilocos Norte. These include the towns of
Solsona, Dingras, Batac, and Badoc; as well as the northern town of Bangui in
the province’s first district.
Automatic rain gauges have
already been installed in the towns of Carasi, Nueva Era and Pasuquin.
With the installation of more
rain gauges, Mr. Viernes said this will help in gathering accurate rainfall data
to assist the weather bureau in monitoring and forecasting.
Through the ARGs, the amount
of rainfall can be easily monitored and the occurrence of floods within a
six-hour span can be predicted. Flood prediction is essential in helping
low-lying communities to prepare during typhoon events.
He added that the equipment
and markers are now at the DOST office in Batac City ready for deployment.
“We hope to finish the
installation just in time for the rainy season or before President [Benigno
Simeon C.] Aquino’s term expires.
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