919 barangays in Western Visayas face flood, landslide risks

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — At least 919 barangays in Western Visayas are at heightened risk of rain-induced landslides and flooding as Typhoon Inday continues to enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat,” according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB).

The warning, based on the agency’s rainfall accumulation forecast issued at 8 p.m. on July 7, ...