Logs, debris clog waterways in flood-hit Bataan village

(Photo courtesy of Dinalupihan Bataan police) DINALUPIHAN, Bataan — Logs, tree branches and firewood clogged waterways and the Pita River in Barangay Pita, an area severely affected by flooding in this landlocked town. The river overflowed and swept away at least nine houses near its banks on Sept. 2. The Dinalupihan Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, together with local police, conducted forced evacuations of residents in affected areas. Article continues after this advertisement Residents who posted their concerns on social media said the logs and other debris may have come from neighboring Zambales, noting that there had been no reported illegal logging activities in Dinalupihan. They said the floodwaters, carrying logs and firewood, may have contributed to the river’s overflow and the destruction of houses. Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.