Fatalities Reported as Tropical Storm Basyang Triggers Landslides in Surigao Del Sur, Mindanao
Category: Natural Disasters
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
02/14/2018 (Philippines) - According to regional media sources on Wednesday, 14 February, at least five people have been killed in landslides in Surigao Del Sur, Mindanao, following the passage of Tropical Storm Basyang. It is indicated that the heavy downpour triggered landslides in the villages of Gamuton and Babuyan, leaving an unconfirmed number of people missing. According to the Philippine Atmosphere, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Basyang is expected to make its last landfall in Palawan on Wednesday as it moves northwest at 27km/h (17 mph) bringing scattered to moderate, heavy rains over Palawan and the Visayas.
Clients in Surigao Del Sur are advised to monitor local media sources for weather-related updates and to remain apprised of disruption and warnings in their particular area of operations. Drivers should exercise a heightened degree of caution in flood-affected areas due to likely hazardous conditions caused by flooding, landslides and debris.
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