Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:59am on 07 Feb 2024,Wednesday International
At least five individuals lost their lives, and 31 others sustained injuries in a rain-induced landslide that struck a mining village in Davao de Oro province, Mindanao island. The landslide engulfed two buses and houses, trapping numerous individuals. Despite eight passengers managing to escape through windows, the fate of those trapped remains uncertain. Rescue efforts were impeded by limited visibility and intermittent slides, compounded by an earthquake following the incident. Military personnel have been deployed to aid in rescue operations, while 285 families from affected villages have been evacuated. The tragedy underscores the persistent threat of landslides in the region amidst ongoing heavy rainfall.
