Floods and landslides killed seven people and left two others missing after heavy rains in the northern Philippines. Rescuers today said scattered flooding over the past three days forced more than 3,000 people from their homes in the northeastern part of the main island of Luzon. Landslides killed six people in the upland towns of San Mariano and Bulanao, while one person drowned in the town of Benito Soliven. Two other people were missing after a landslide hit a community in the town of Penablanca. The government said landslides and floods also blocked roads and destroyed 16 bridges. The state weather service said a cold front caused the heavy rains in the region.
News On AIR | November 5, 2010 1:15 PM
Floods, landslides kill seven in northern Philippines