Rescue workers in the southern Philippines are struggling to find dozens of people after a landslide hit a remote village. At least 7 were killed and 48 others remain unaccounted for.
The landslide happened in the mountainous province of Davao de Oro in eastern Mindanao island.
Officials say a wall of mud engulfed several buildings and buses that were about to transport workers from a gold mine.
The southern Philippines has been drenched by torrential rain brought on by a low pressure system since the end of January.
Authorities have ordered more than 700 households near the site to evacuate to safer places over worries of further disasters.
The landslide happened in the mountainous province of Davao de Oro in eastern Mindanao island.
Officials say a wall of mud engulfed several buildings and buses that were about to transport workers from a gold mine.
The southern Philippines has been drenched by torrential rain brought on by a low pressure system since the end of January.
Authorities have ordered more than 700 households near the site to evacuate to safer places over worries of further disasters.
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Landslide in remote Philippine village kills at least 7, leaves 48 missing; authorities evacuate over 700 households due to concerns of further disasters. The incident occurred in Davao de Oro province on eastern Mindanao island, where torrential rain has persisted since late January, causing a
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240208_40/
Date: Feb. 8, 2024
Created: 2024/02/09 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 17:57
Last Read: 2024/02/09 15:11