The elevated lands adjacent to the Compact Road (CR) have, since the beginning of the unpredicted rainy season, slowly inched unto the CR – at times completely blocking off traffic.
The employees of governments (state and national) have diligently kept up efforts to clear the soil and other debris off of the CR.“There is so much we do,” said a state employee. “And when it rains, we just have to sit and wait.”There are visible mini landslides along the entire length of the CR and there is not enough manpower or equipment to attend to each of the landslide at one time.“We are aware of the landslides and we would like to be able to clear all of them,” an official said. “However, our resources are limited.”According to the official, motorist must be cautious driving in areas known to have occurrences of landslides.“The lands fall without warning,” he said, “and motorists should be alert when driving near or through these areas.”Remnants of previous landslides along the CR are clearly marked. Recent rains, however, have added unto the remnants and work to remove the soil and debris has become arduous.The weather conditions have also contributed to unannounced power outages in Babeldaob. Most of the power outages are results of debris getting entangle with power lines or landslides, which causes trees to fall onto power lines.PPUC personnel have had to endure dilapidated weather conditions and the occasional PPUC customers’ outbursts to ensure that power to all of the Babeldaob states is maintained.
