Floods, landslides hit parts of Pangasinan, Aurora due to Tropical Depression Luis

Flooding and landslides affected several areas in Pangasinan and Aurora before Tropical Depression Luis weakened into a low pressure area (LPA), according to reports on GMA News' Unang Balita on Tuesday.

In Pangasinan, heavy rains brought by Luis triggered flooding in several towns and cities, slowing traffic and prompting authorities to closely monitor vulnerable communities.

Motorists were forced to drive slowly along the Dagupan-Calasiao Road due to floodwaters.

The local government of Calasiao continued to monitor low-lying areas, particularly communities near the Marusay River.

Floodwaters in the area could rise above waist level when heavy rains continue, according to residents.

Flooding was also reported along Tapuac Road in Dagupan City, while water levels rose in several residential areas due to the combined effects of heavy rainfall and high tide.

Meanwhile, officials in Barangay Quibuar in Alaminos City warned that a local dam was nearing overflow.

The barangay council advised residents to avoid going near the dam and nearby rivers as authorities continued to monitor the situation.

Aurora

Aurora also experienced intense rains brought by Luis.

In Dipaculao, floodwaters filled a road near the spillway in Barangay Dianed after runoff from the mountains caused water from the spillway to overflow, according to YouScooper Mark Mico Belen.

The flooding made travel difficult for motorists and residents.

In some areas, rocks and soil from portions of a mountainside that collapsed also obstructed roads.

The local government immediately conducted clearing operations to remove the debris and restore access to affected roads. —Joviland Rita/KG, GMA News