Authorities monitor water level at a river in Barangay Delles in Burgos town, La Union on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Burgos Police Station via PNA)
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MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – The search and rescue or retrieval operations for the two missing persons in La Union are ongoing amid the heavy rainfall due to the southwest monsoon enhanced by Super Typhoon Carina.
The La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) on Wednesday confirmed that a 64-year-old male from Barangay Halog East and a 48-year-old female from Barangay Urayong in Bauang town have been reported missing since Tuesday.
The male from Tubao was allegedly swept away by strong water current while crossing a river, while the female was suspected to have drowned.
“We encourage our kaprobinsiaan (province-mates) to be vigilant and alert at all times.We ask the cooperation of everyone to avoid going to the beach, riverside, and other high-risk areas for your safety and please take extra precautionary measures. Our PDRRMO is always ready to assist you in case of emergency,” La Union Governor Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David said in a statement on Wednesday.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the PDRMMO reported that 81 families (216 individuals) from Bangar, Agoo, Bauang, Caba, Naguilian, and San Fernando City were evacuated from their homes. Additionally, 104 families (333 individuals) are being served outside evacuation centers as they are staying with relatives or friends.
The PDRRMO also reported that three houses were partially damaged while four were totally damaged due to the weather disturbance, and 12 villages experienced power interruption.
Super Typhoon Carina is estimated to be at around 380 kilometers north of Itbayat, Batanes, according to the 5 p.m. bulletin of the state weather bureau.
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