At least 31 killed by heavy rains in South Korea; rescuers hunt for missing people

Reuters 07/16/2023

SEOUL — Five bodies of people who were trapped under a tunnel submerged by heavy rains in central South Korea were pulled out on Sunday, firefighting authorities said, taking the death toll from the days of torrential…

South Korea landslides, floods kill 7 as more than 1,000 evacuated

Reuters 07/15/2023

SEOUL  — Seven people have died, three were missing, seven were injured, and thousands evacuated in South Korea on Saturday, officials said, as a third day of torrential rains caused landslides and the overflow of a dam.…

Dodong leaving faster but rains to persist in Luzon — Pagasa

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 07/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Dodong’s speed has increased slightly as of Friday afternoon. However, the state weather bureau reported rains will still prevail in various areas due to the southwest monsoon or habagat. This means the…

Leptospirosis: Beware of the unseen killer lurking in floodwaters

Mariele Ocubillo 07/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Leptospirosis, the silent killer which has claimed thousands of lives is again being watched due to the constant rains and floods in Cebu. The disease is caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Diesel and kerosene increase, gasoline slightly down

CDN Digital 07/11/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, July 11. FUEL PRICES: Diesel and kerosene increase, gasoline slightly down Pump prices of petroleum…

Extreme flooding overwhelms New York roadways, killing 1 person

Associated Press 07/10/2023

NEW YORK — Heavy rain spawned extreme flooding in New York’s Hudson Valley that killed at least one person, swamped roadways and forced road closures on Sunday night, as much of the rest of the Northeast U.S.…

Mandaue still needs additional funds to complete drainage master plan

Mary Rose Sagarino 06/08/2023

  MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – For those living in a flood-prone area in Mandaue City, especially along riverbanks, flooding is most likely the challenge they often faced. Arlene Barbatuan who lives with her family near the Butuanon…

Landslides hit mountain barangays in Cebu City, 3 families rescued

Wenilyn Sabalo 06/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Three families have been rescued when two separate landslides hit Barangays Guba and Pit-os in Cebu City past 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023. In a phone interview, Harold Alcontin, head of…

Cebu City sends heavy equipment to landslide-prone areas for super typhoon Betty

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 05/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CCDRRMO) has prepositioned heavy equipment for landslide-prone areas in the city as part of its preparations for the effects of Super Typhoon Betty. CCDRRMO…

Scattered rains and thunderstorms expected over Metro Cebu

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Metro Cebu and the rest of Cebu Province will have cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Jhomer Eclarino, weather specialist based in Pagasa Mactan, said this will…

Pagasa: Continuous rainfall may cause flood, landslide in most parts of Visayas

Jean Mangaluz - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ 01/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Friday warned of possible flooding and landslide due to continuous rains in Samar provinces and several other areas, caused by a low pressure area (LPA). According to the Philippine…

Pagasa: Rain expected in parts of Visayas, Mindanao as LPA nears

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQ 01/01/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The trough or extension of a low-pressure area (LPA) southeast of the country and outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) will bring rain to  bring rains to parts of the Visayas and Mindanao,.…

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