Landslides hit parts of Central Visayas. Photos courtesy of Eti Rene Vendiola

CEBU CITY — Persistent rains in Central Visayas triggered landslides in several areas on Tuesday, June 25. 

In Cebu City, a house was damaged following a landslide in Sitio Tarcom, Barangay Busay.

“Naigo sa bato (It was hit by a rock),” said Barangay Kagawad Jun Lopez.

The landslide hit the dirty kitchen of the house.

One family is now in an evacuation center following the incident.

No one was reported hurt following the landslide. They already cordoned off the area.

Lopez said that the area was very steep and that 6 other houses belonged to another barangay which could be affected should the landslide continue.

They were also told to evacuate in the meantime.

LANDSLIDE ALSO HIT NEGROS ORIENTAL

Another landslide also blocked the road in Barangay Liptong, Bacong town in Negros Oriental.

The road was impassable for a few hours as local government personnel had to conduct clearing operations.

There were no injuries or casualties noted from the incident.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Negros Oriental continues to monitor landslides and possible flash floods from the rains in the region.

PAGASA Central Visayas said these are localized thunderstorms with heavy rainfall.

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