Manila Bulletin
Isabela, Cagayan officials lament sudden surge in floodwaters
Isabela was placed under a state of calamity due to massive flooding that affected over 20,000 families following Typhoon Ulysses.
Isabela Governor Rodito Albano expressed that the province was not prepared for the extent of the flooding, with floodwaters reaching roofs and isolating villagers.
Seven gates of the Magat Dam were opened for spilling operations, contributing to the worsening flood situation.
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba confirmed that water releases from Magat Dam exacerbated the flooding in their province as well.
As of Saturday, only three gates of the Magat Dam remained open for ongoing spilling operations.
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Isabela Governor Rodolfo Albano III reported that the province experienced its most severe flooding in over 40 years due to Typhoon Ulysses, with aerial inspections revealing widespread inundation in agricultural and residential areas, submerging District 1 including Ilagan City and several towns.
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The province of Isabela has been declared under a state of calamity following severe flooding caused by Typhoon Ulysses.
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Nine people have died in Cagayan due to severe flooding following Typhoon Ulysses.
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Typhoon Ulysses has caused floods and landslides in Cagayan, affecting 1,382 families or approximately 4,779 individuals across 35 barangays.
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Magat Dam has reduced its open spillway gates to two as of Saturday morning, November 14, 2020.
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