Extensive excavation is launched at a barangay in Calasiao, Pangasinan to unblock drainage systems whose exits have been blocked by fences built by residents. 

"Maraming nagsibakod ng bahay-bahay nila, kaya ang ibang exit ng tubig ay nasarahan sa may Ico Road at Sitio Idoldol ang problema natin," Jose Paris, Jr., Barangay Chairman, said.

The fences have reportedly blocked exit points of three major drainage systems in Barangay Nagsaing that around 80 houses get flooded fast even when the rain isn’t that strong.

"Kapag konting ulan lang baha na kasi wala na madaanan ang tubig... doon sa harap ng bahay hanggang dito [yung baha], talagang papasok pa sa bahay [ang tubig]," Melissa Ico, a resident, said.

"‘Yung diyan nababaha kasi mababa kapag umulan ng malakas may tubig," Rosendo Vallo, another resident, added.

Barangay officials said they have spoken to residents who have built fences that have encroached the drainage systems.