68 killed, 51 missing after massive landslide hits Davao de Oro, Philippines

68 killed, 51 missing after massive landslide hits Davao de Oro, Philippines

At least six people were killed and 46 others are missing after a massive landslide struck a gold-mining village in Maco Municipality, Davao de Oro Province, Mindanao Island, southern Philippines, on Tuesday night (LT), February 6, 2024. Rescue efforts are in progress for victims trapped by the landslide that hit during clear weather conditions.

Heavy rains, deadly landslide hit Mindanao, Philippines

Heavy rains, deadly landslide hit Mindanao, Philippines

Recent heavy rainfall and strong winds in parts of Mindanao, southern Philippines, have led to floods and landslides, resulting in at least seven deaths, including five children, 10 people missing, and significant damage. The disaster has affected over 187 000 people across four provinces in the Davao region, with ongoing rains halting search and rescue operations.

Deadly landslides caused by Typhoon “Yutu” (Rosita), Philippines

Deadly landslides caused by Typhoon “Yutu” (Rosita), Philippines

At least 13 people have been killed and dozens are left trapped under debris after heavy rains unleashed by Typhoon "Yutu," known in the Philippines as Rosita, caused flash floods and triggered landslides on October 29 and 30, 2018. The worst affected were…

At least 4 killed as Tropical Storm “Sanba” makes landfall, Philippines

At least 4 killed as Tropical Storm “Sanba” makes landfall, Philippines

Tropical Storm "Sanba," known as Basyang in the Philippines, slammed into Mindanao on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 bringing heavy rain and producing wind gusts of 75 km/h (46 mph). The cyclone made landfall in Cortes, Surigao del Sur province around 03:00…

Philippines on alert for landslides

Philippines on alert for landslides

Geologists in the Philippines warn of further landslides in the wake of Tropical Storm Nock-Ten.According to the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), at least 31 people are now confirmed dead and more than 600,000 have been