Clogged Ilocos Sur river almost overflows amid heavy rains

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Quimmarayan River in Santo Domingo town was close to overflowing Saturday afternoon due to debris under the Nambaran Bridge. As of 3 p.m., the river’s water level had risen close to overflowing, according to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO). A decloggi

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the situation with Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman and directed all state agencies to remain on high alert to deal with any eventuality