Nonstop rain triggers landslides in areas in Leyte
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TACLOBAN CITY – Nonstop rain shower brought by a shear line triggered landslides in Ormoc City, Leyte and Pintuyan town, Southern Leyte on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
In Ormoc City, the landslide occurred in Sitio Panilahan, Barangay Liberty at around 8:30 a.m., while a similar incident was reported in Barangay Nueva Estrella, Pintuyan at about 8 a.m.
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No injuries were reported in both incidents, although one house in Nueva Estrella was damaged.
A river in Barangay Marayag, San Francisco town, Southern Leyte overflowed due to the persistent rainfall.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Philippine Coast Guard offices in Northern Samar and Eastern Samar on Wednesday issued advisories prohibiting sea vessels below 250 gross tonnage from sailing due to the prevailing bad weather conditions.
Article continues after this advertisementSeveral areas in Eastern Visayas have been experiencing moderate to heavy rains in recent days due to the shear line.
The Office of Civil Defense has urged local government units to remain on high alert and implement necessary precautionary measures.
