Status: Field conditions update
Several temporary waterfalls were observed along Manipis Road in Talisay City on the morning of August 1, 2026, following days of regular rainfall in the uplands.
No major landslide or road blockage was seen during the field check. In previous periods of prolonged rain, some sections of Manipis Road had become impassable due to landslides and fallen debris.
Water was instead flowing heavily from several mountain slopes beside the road. Drainage channels and catchment basins have been constructed in many of these areas, indicating that runoff regularly passes through them during wet weather.
These roadside cascades are normally dry during fair weather but become active after several days of rain as water collected in the mountains flows downhill. Much of the runoff eventually reaches the Mananga River.
The river was also carrying a noticeably stronger flow. While the water level was not exceptionally high, the current was sufficient to cover sections of the riverbed that are normally visible during dry conditions.
Motorists and visitors passing through Manipis Road should remain cautious, as slope conditions and water flow may change quickly when rainfall continues in the uplands.
Video: BeesayaTV field documentation
Source: BeesayaTV field observation along Manipis Road and Mananga River, August 1, 2026.