Nearly 7K barangays at risk of landslides, flood due to Kiyapo

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) warned Thursday that around 6,900 barangays nationwide face high risk of flooding and rain-induced landslides over the next three days due to Tropical Depression Kiyapo. Kiyapo, located 875 kilometers east of Northern Luzon as of 11 a.m, is forecast to further intensify into a tropical storm, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. READ: ‘Kiyapo’ nears country: Northern Luzon areas under Signal No. 1 Based on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Mines and Geoscience Bureau list of hazard-prone areas, the National Capital Region held the largest […]...

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