In a phone interview Wednesday, District Engineer Ma. Margarita
Junia said directives to maintain free-flowing ditches, drainage, and culverts
were sent to maintenance personnel after the Philippine Atmospheric,
Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration announced the start of the
rainy season in the country three months ago.
“We have been in full swing in cleaning up our drainage systems in
key areas in the province especially that we are now on ber months,” Junia told
the Philippine News Agency (PNA).
Junia said aside from declogging, projects that will be
implemented this year to prevent landslides and road slips are slope protection
structures along national road as well as 24 flood control projects designed to
curb flooding in villages near river banks.
“Flood mitigation projects and activities as well as risk
reduction for travellers are few of our major programs here in Southern Leyte
as it is essential in making sure everyone’s safety. We would just like to
remind everyone to remain cautious especially that our weather has become
unpredictable,” Junia added.
The DPWH in Southern Leyte is tasked to maintain 299 kilometers of
national roads and 155 bridges built in 18 towns and one city. (SQM/PNA)
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