Officials in Calasiao stayed on alert for possible flooding after the water level in Marusay River continued to rise on Monday, November 10, 2025, as the effects of Typhoon #UwanPH lingered over Pangasinan.

As of 1 p.m., the river stood at 4.8 feet above normal, up from its usual three feet before the storm hit.

“Hindi po ito ‘yung mabilis na pagtaas. Although, inaasahan talaga natin na tataas siya dahil sa naranasan natin na pag-ulan,” Kristine Joy Soriano, spokesperson of the Calasiao Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, said.

Authorities said the water could rise further since runoff from upland areas has yet to flow downstream.

During the peak of Typhoon Nando in October, part of the dike at the Marusay River in Barangay San Vicente collapsed, causing rapid flooding in San Vicente, Banaoang, Dinalaoan, and neighboring areas of Dagupan.

The local government has since placed sandbags and installed a gabion wall to help reduce the risk of overflow.

Still, residents living near the river are being advised to remain cautious.

“Advise namin sa mga nakatira sa gilid ng ilog, mag-ingat baka biglang bumaha,” Barangay Chairman Radito Joves said.

Although Pangasinan has moved past the crucial hours of Typhoon Uwan, local officials warn that continued rainfall could still trigger flooding. The MDRRMO continues to recommend preemptive evacuation when needed.

According to the Pangasinan PDRRMO, 35 LGUs have implemented preemptive evacuations due to the storm, including Calasiao. In total, 7,280 families, or 23,930 individuals, are now staying in evacuation centers across the province.

Authorities said they are closely monitoring both the river’s level and the condition of evacuees as rains persist.