MANILA, Philippines — Rain brought by tropical storm Danas (international name) and the southwest monsoon triggered a landslide in Barangay Virac, Itogon, Benguet on July 4, forcing residents to evacuate, the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday.
Of the affected households, five families took shelter at the Acupan Elementary School, which is serving as an evacuation center. Eight other families were accommodated by relatives in nearby communities. The rest are staying temporarily with neighbors or friends while authorities monitor the situation.
Clearing efforts are ongoing.
Days of rain eroded soil in Barangay Virac, Itogon in Benguet. PHOTO BY NDRRMC
Meanwhile in Ilocos Sur, food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development have been delivered to 235 families affected by Danas and the southwest monsoon.
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According to the NDRRMC, over 3,700 families in Regions I, III and the Cordillera Administrative Region have been affected by the combined effects of intensified monsoon rains and the enhanced weather disturbance.
“Our priority is to protect lives and support affected communities during this critical period,” said Office of the Civil Defense Officer-in-Charge Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV.
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“We call on residents in high-risk areas to remain alert, heed official advisories, and cooperate with authorities as we monitor developments and sustain our operations,” he said.
