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BY JUN AGUIRRE
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BORACAY – Gov. Florencio Miraflores is trying to fix the flooding problem in this island resort, especially after the onslaught of tropical storm “Urduja” during the weekend.
Yesterday, Miraflores said he already directed local engineers to look for a permanent solution to the drainage problem in the island.
He added that he met with officers from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Provincial Engineer’s Office to study the current flood situation.
“I was also told that the Tourism Infrastructure Economic Zone Authority will do its work for a drainage network in Boracay in January 2018,” Miraflores said.
The governor said the engineers are also looking for measures to prevent landslides in the province, especially in Nabas town.
On Sunday, “Urduja” triggered over 15 landslides in Nabas, prompting motorists to and from Boracay Island to take an alternative and a much longer route.
On Monday, the municipal government declared Nabas under the state of calamity. The national road in the town was closed as of Sunday evening.
“The flooding in Boracay and the frequent landslide incidents in Nabas must take long-term solutions. We are doing it one at a time,” said Miraflores.
He added, “The important thing now is for stakeholders – residents, government and nongovernment agencies – to unit in helping minimize the effects of climate change.”
Moreover, the Malay municipal government will allocate some P10 million for road improvement projects in the town next year.
Jimmy Maming, executive assistant to the mayor, said around 90 percent of road networks in Boracay were flooded on Monday.
“The budget is not yet enough. We need the help of the Aklan provincial government and the DPWH for this endeavor,” said Maming.
Aside from floods, “Urduja” also left thousands of people stranded in ports in the province as the Philippine Coast Guard advised to cancel all sea trips.
Fire also started in an area fronting the elementary school in Barangay Balabag in Boracay Island after the storm, according to Malay councilor Nenette Graf.
The Boracay Island Water Company also reported that there will be a week-long limited water supply in the island after their plants were affected by flood.
A security guard from the Movenpick Resort in the island was also reported injured. No casualty was reported.
Malay mayor Ceciron Cawaling suspended all classes in the town on Monday to pave way for clearing operations./PN
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