By: Charles Nikko Limon

Continuous rains brought by the southwest monsoon and a low-pressure area have triggered a series of landslides across Cordillera and parts of the Ilocos Region, leading to road closures and temporary rerouting for motorists.

In Ifugao province, authorities closed the road in Sitio Pugo, Barangay Amganad in Banaue due to a landslide.

Multiple slides were also reported in Barangay Hapao, Hungduan, where clearing operations were quickly conducted to reopen affected roads.

In Mayoyao, the windshield of a van was shattered due to a landslide in Barangay Bato-Alatbang.

The incident happened on June 29, and residents helped in clearing the debris to restore traffic flow.

In Mountain Province, the road in Barangay Poblacion, Bauko, was reduced to one lane after parts of the road began sinking due to persistent rainfall.

In Paracelis town, the Junction Talubin-Barlig-Natonin-Paracelis-Calaccad Road was temporarily closed due to another landslide in Barangay Poblacion.

Motorists were advised to use the Tawang-Amolong section as an alternative route.

Meanwhile, in Pangasinan, the Villa Verde or Pangasinan-Nueva Vizcaya Road in San Nicolas town was declared one-lane passable after a landslide hit Barangay Malico.

Clearing operations were ongoing as of this writing.

Local disaster risk reduction units and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continue to monitor affected areas, urging travelers to remain cautious and follow advisories during the rainy season.