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Landslide cuts off road access in Ilocos Sur as region battles heavy rains
A landslide has blocked a municipal road connecting to Barangay Lapting in Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, as the province contends with widespread flooding and persistent rainfall. Local authorities mobilized clearing operations to restore passage along the affected route.
LSN Philippines ·
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A section of municipal road serving Barangay Lapting in Nagbukel town has been rendered impassable following a landslide triggered by continuous rain, disrupting travel to the coastal barangay.
The Nagbukel Municipal Police Station, under the command of acting chief of police Maj. Alberto Ramos Jr., responded promptly to the incident and initiated coordination efforts to clear the blocked passage. Police personnel worked in tandem with other responding agencies to remove debris and assess structural integrity of the affected road section.
The incident occurred as Candon City and surrounding municipalities in Ilocos Sur grappled with severe flooding brought on by heavy rainfall. The weather event has affected multiple communities across the province, prompting emergency response deployments in various barangays.
Road clearing operations were underway at the time of reporting. Authorities have advised residents to exercise caution in the affected areas and to remain alert for potential secondary hazards as rainfall continues in the region.