MANILA. Tropical Storm Enteng (internationally known as Yagi) wreaked havoc in the Philippines on Monday, causing floods and a deadly landslide that claimed seven lives. The storm brought heavy rains to the capital, Manila, and nearby provinces, leading to widespread disruption.
In Antipolo, a hilly area east of Manila, a landslide buried two houses, killing three people, including two schoolboys and a 27-year-old pregnant woman. Relly Bernardo, the city’s disaster management chief, revealed that the affected area was known for its susceptibility to landslides. “This is a landslide-prone area, and we have been encouraging them to leave for the longest time with offers of housing in other locations,” Bernardo told DWPM radio.
Additionally, four others drowned in separate incidents across Rizal province, where several homes were submerged by floodwaters. Heavy rains caused flooding in various parts of the country, leading to the suspension of government operations and classes.
Tropical Storm Enteng, which packed winds of up to 85 kph (53 mph) and gusts reaching 105 kph (65 mph), continued to move northwest across Luzon, the Philippines’ largest and most populous island. The country, which averages 20 tropical storms annually, often faces landslides as one of the leading causes of casualties during such events.
Residents like Gloria Nicolas in Rizal province described the situation as dire. “The water was gushing here, and on the other side of our street, the water was rising close to the rooftop of houses,” Nicolas said, highlighting the severity of the flooding.\
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