SUMMARY REPORT - MGB Region III

Gen Luna, Murcon, Gen. Ricarte, Mabini, Inanama, A. Bonifdacio Sur, A.
Bonifacio Norte, Victoria, Bagumbayan and Plaridel).
• There are four (4) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding in most areas but
there are purok/sitio that have moderate to high susceptibility to flooding. Most of
the areas affected with localized flooding are located in the low-lying portion of
the barangay, agricultural areas, no sufficient drainage, located near the
creek/river/irrigation channels traversing the barangay and backflooding (Caridad
Sur, San Felipe, San Vicente and Basque).
• The agricultural areas/farm lots have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.
• Localized flooding that usually subside after the rains can be attributed to
inadequate drainage system during periods of unusually heavy precipitation.
14. Municipality of Lupao
• In terms of landslide susceptibility, there are six (6) barangays in Lupao that are
located on and/or near slopes and have potential for landslide occurrence. The
rating of each barangay presented herein particularly refers to the barangay
proper since majority of the population is located there.
• Most of the barangays in the municipality of Lupao has a low flood and flashflood
susceptibility. For this rapid geohazard assessment and mapping, flooding had
been classified into flash, sheet, channel confined or river flooding and urban
flooding. Since the municipality is generally located at a higher elevation than the
nearby municipalities, there is a low incidence of the creeks and rivers
overtopping its banks. However, there are barangays that are possible landslide
debris accumulation zones based on past events such as the North Luzon
Earthquake of 1990.
• The twenty four (24) barangays in the municipality of Lupao have low
susceptibility to flooding.
• One barangay (1), Tienzo has a low susceptibility in most area of the barangay;
however, Purok 3 has a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.
• Other hazards identified include river flooding or channel confined flooding,
active river bank erosion and siltation. Riverbank erosion was observed in the
active creeks/river and natural channels traversing the municipality (Arimal
Creek, Panabcan River, Agupalo River, Balibago Creek, Alimutong Creek,
Macanawed River). Siltation will result to shallow riverbeds.
15. Science City of Muñoz
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