MALASIQUI: A total of 1,037 families or 3,336 individuals remained in various evacuation centers in Pangasinan as of 3 p.m. Monday after leaving their homes during the weekend to avoid the impact of tropical cyclone Pepito (international name Man-yi). Other evacuees from Dasol, Infanta, and Laoac towns have returned to their homes, according to Assistant Director Pia Flores of the Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office-Emergency Operations Center in an interview Monday. She said most of the evacuees preemptively evacuated following directives from national and local government authorities, citing possible storm surges of the super typhoon that was downgraded to severe tropical storm in the 11 a.m. bulletin. There were no reported casualties. According to Philippines News Agency, a house in San Fabian town was totally destroyed, while two others were partially damaged. Another house in Laoac town was also totally destroyed due to strong winds. Flores reported landslides in differe nt sections of Villaverde Trail in San Nicolas town, noting that concerned national and local agencies are conducting clearing operations, but it is not yet passable. Flashfloods have been reported in four villages in Bugallon town and in two villages in San Nicolas town. Additionally, flooding occurred in Dagupan City, due to high tide and rains, as well as in San Jacinto town due to creek overflow. The water level of Sinocalan River in Sta. Barbara is at a critical level while Marusay River in Calasiao and Bued River in San Fabian are above normal levels as of posting time. Balincaguing River in Mabini and Agno River in Bugallon are still below normal level as of noontime. "Water level in the river systems are increasing due to the water from the upstream and the rain brought last (Sunday) night by Pepito," Flores said. San Roque Dam terminated its water discharge operation by 11 a.m., with its water level at 279.20 meters above sea level as of 12 noon. Pangasinan Governor Ramon Guico III expressed gratit ude to the residents who followed the preemptive evacuation order and to the frontliners assisting them. "We were battered by Pepito but we thank God it weakened before it hit the province. We thank our fellow Pangasinenses who heeded the preemptive evacuation. For now, our priority is to take care of them and make sure they have food and they are comfortable," Guico stated. The majority of the coastal towns implemented preemptive evacuation.