The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region VI is preparing to come up with a detailed geohazard and climate change map on a scale of 1:10,000 as compared to previous 1:50,000. The detailed geohazard mapping will focus only on selected municipalities and cities in the region prone to landslide and flooding.
MGB regional director Leo Van Juguan said this is a follow up to last year’s activity that will cover eight local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas.
To further strengthen the program, the MGB will also identify safe relocation sites and spot areas for the establishment of an early warning system.
Geohazard maps and advisories to LGUs previously identified as prone to geological hazards will also be done, he said.
His office is now preparing the communication to all local government units down to the barangay level in Western Visayas reiterating the previous advisory that was provided by the MGB last year.
Last year, 30 out of the 325 barangays covered by the assessment in Aklan were found highly prone to landslide; 164 out of 571 barangays in Antique; 16 out of 442 barangays in Capiz; nine out of 50 barangays in Guimaras; 283 out of 1,899 barangays in Iloilo; and 20 of the 660 barangays in Negros Occidental.
The new geohazard map is expected to be completed within the year.(PNA)