Bacolod spots 22 flood-prone areas

By Eugene Y. Adiong

Oct 06, 2022 12:11 am

THE city government of Bacolod has identified 22 flood-prone areas following a heavy downpour on Monday, October 3.

Mayor Alfredo 'Albee' Benitez, after meeting with Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran and personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, and City Engineer's Office on Tuesday morning, said short- and long-term plans will be put in place to alleviate the problem.

PRONE TO FLOOD A CCTV image taken on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at Gonzaga corner Lopez Jaena streets in Bacolod City. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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