Thefts leave million at flood risk in RP 01/12/2011

Thefts leave million at flood risk in RP

01/12/2011
A million people in the country are more at risk from deadly deluges after expensive flood warning equipment was stolen, likely by scavengers for scrap metal, meteorologists warned yesterday.

The state weather service said it had sought the help of police and local governments to help guard the rest of the sensors which it suspects are being cannibalized by poor locals who sell them for scrap and quick cash.

A million people have been left without advance warning of flash floods after the theft of the sensors at Agno River and its Tarlac River tributary, said

Ranny Ragasa, a member of the technical staff at the weather service..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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