SUMMARY REPORT - MGB Region III

• There are twenty four (24) barangays with low susceptibility to flooding (Bantug,
Cabisuculan, Calabalabaan, Calisitan, Curva, Gabaldon, Labney, Licaong,
Linglingay, Magtanggol, Maligaya, Mangandingay, Maragol, Mapangpang,
Naglabrahan, Poblacion East, Poblacion South, Poblacion West, Rang-ayan,
Rizal, San Andres, Villa Quizon, Villa Isla and Villa Nati).
• There are seven (7) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding.
Agricultural areas of the barangay, identified low-lying areas and those located
near the creek/river channel has moderate susceptibility (Balante, Bical,
Palusapis, Poblacion North, San Antonio, San Felipe and Sapang Cauayan).
• There are four (4) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding.
The barangay has naturally low-lying areas and portions located near active
creeks and river channel (Bagong Sikat, Catalanacan, Franza and Matingkis).
• Riverbank erosion was observed in the active creeks/river and natural channels
traversing the municipality such as Ilog Baliwag, Calisitan Creek, Sinulatan
Creek and Napnitan Creek.
• Siltation is evident along the active channels traversing the municipality.
• The Casecnan irrigation system passes through several barangays of the city.
To date, the effect of the Casecnan canals with regard to flooding is not evident
yet.
16. Municipality of Nampicuan
• All twenty one (21) barangays experience varying degrees of flooding.
• There are ten (10) barangays with low to moderate susceptibility to flooding (Edy,
Tony, Maeling, Medico, Cabawangan, East Central Poblacion, South West
Poblacion, West Poblacion, North West Poblacion and West Central Poblacion).
• Nine (9) barangays with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding (Recuerdo,
Mayantoc, Alemania, Cabaducan East, Amb. Alzate Village, Cabaducan West,
South East Poblacion, Estacion and South Central Poblacion)
• Only one (1) barangay has a moderate susceptibility to flooding.
• 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.
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