Most areas of Banaue and some parts of Hungduan in Ifugao were affected by flashfloods and landslides following the heavy downpour of rain afternoon of July 7, 2022. The flashfloods caused the closing of the roads leading to Banaue and damaging of several houses, infrastructures and other establishments including the Banaue Hotel and Youth Hostel.
The DOT-CAR said that with the declaration on the resumption of tourism activities, travelers are advised to closely coordinate with their respective accommodation establishments for confirmation of bookings and to ensure that the establishment is open for business as clearing operations are still being conducted in most areas in Banaue.
All tourists and travelers are advised to take extra caution while traveling to tourism destinations especially when heavy rains occur.
The Banaue LGU also advised the public to take extra precautions in using some of the foot paths in Barangays Pulo, Cambulo, Batad and Bangaan.
