By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff Reporter
Paoay,
Ilocos Norte—Improper waste disposal has
worsened flooding problem in this town as tons of debris clogged a waterway
connecting Brgys. Pannaratan and Cayubog.
The local government unit
here led by acting Mayor Romulo Acdal conducted the removal of plastic trash
and debris using a backhoe.
During heavy rainfall, low
lying areas in this town are flooded because it serves as a catch basin of
floodwaters from its neighboring Batac City.
Following an ocular
inspection at the flooded barangays where local officials witnessed the tons of
garbage that clogged the creek, Mr. Acdal has appealed to all concerned
residents to dispose their trash properly.
One of the concerned
residents Lily Guieb said she is a witnessed how people carelessly throw their
garbage everywhere and it may have contributed to flooding.
“It’s sad to note that there
are heartless and irresponsible people who just throw their garbage that
clogged our waterways,” she said citing that year in and year out, this has been
a long problem of the community during the rainy season.
To date, the municipal
government officials plan to request for funding for the rehabilitation and
elevation of the bridge to prevent clogging during rainy days.
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