Philippines floods, landslides, kill at least 12, 8 missing
Landslides and floods caused by non-stop monsoon rains have killed at least 12 people in the Philippines, while eight more were missing and thirteen injured, authorities said. More than half a million people in 33 provinces have been affected by the southwest monsoon that has been enhanced by two tropical cyclones, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. The…
Non-stop monsoon rains in the Philippines have led to devastating landslides and floods, claiming at least 12 lives and leaving eight others missing. Over 13 people were injured in the disaster, which has affected more than half a million individuals across 33 provinces. The southwest monsoon, further intensified by two tropical cyclones, has caused destruction in various regions, with the provinces of Benguet, Rizal, and Batangas bearing the brunt.
Baguio city, in particular, saw four deaths and six missing persons after a landslide buried several houses. Rescue efforts continue intermittently despite ongoing rain, with around 150 rescuers working in shifts. Other fatalities were attributed to electrocution and drowning. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered government employees to work remotely, while officials implemented alternative learning modes for schools in Metro Manila and multiple provinces as towns and roads were submerged.
Ferry services were halted in several affected areas. The country's weather service predicts further heavy rainfall. Tropical Storm Dolphin, which recently hit eastern China, contributed to the intensification of monsoon rains in the Philippines.
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