Land slippage in the Los Iros area is raising serious concern for residents and farmers, as shifting terrain threatens homes, farmlands, and key access routes.
00:00According to Palo Seco Councillor Anton George, several access routes used by farmers have become impassable due to extensive land slippage in the Losiru area.
00:13He says the disruption has severely affected agricultural activity and raised concerns about long-term damage to farmlands.
00:21In addition to the inland impact, George reveals that parts of the Losiru shoreline have been thrust upwards by as much as 20 feet, drastically altering the coastal landscape.
00:34The entire roadway has been destroyed. It is really in a terrible state.
00:43The movement has destroyed almost two kilometers of roadway.
00:49So the farmers have no access to their crops, which are currently burying.
00:55In some areas, you actually have seen where the land has dropped more than 20 feet.
01:02And in some areas, you see upward movement of more than 10 feet.
01:07You know, it looks like something out of a disaster movie.
01:10Councillor George is urging the government to move the farmers to a safer location as soon as possible.
01:16He fears the situation may worsen and says it's critical that steps are taken now to protect those living and working in the affected area.
01:26He tells the morning edition some farmers have been taking the chance to salvage some crops by walking in the affected fields.
01:34You don't want to lose your investment, but at the same time, it's very risky.
01:39Because like I said, word forbid some type of movement occurs while you're out in the field.
01:44You know, we would not like to have the loss of life.
01:49Right.
01:51In my humble opinion, I think it is better that they be compensated for whatever crops that might be there.
01:59And we look to relocate the farmers.
02:03Councillor George says close to 15 farmers have been directly affected,
02:07with over 40 hectares of land impacted by the ongoing slippage and ground movement.
02:13While some have pointed to possible mud volcano activity as the cause,
02:18George insists the damage is the result of persistent rainfall.
02:22He adds that the areas surrounding the lone volcanic sites remain untouched.
02:28With the rainy season still underway, the Council of Affairs that conditions may worsen in the coming weeks,
02:35leading to even more destruction if the situation is not urgently addressed.
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