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Tropical Depression Maymay causes landslides, floods in Northern Luzon; 6 dead
Tropical Depression Maymay brought heavy rains, triggering landslides and floods across Northern Luzon. At least six people have died, according to the Philippine National Police. Rescue operations and damage assessments are underway in affected areas.
At least six people died as Tropical Depression Maymay (international name: Kujira) dumped heavy rains and triggered landslides as it crossed northern Luzon on Thursday, reports from the Philippine National Police and local disaster response units showed. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Col. Allen Rae Co, PNP public information chief, said that rockfall deaths were confirmed. The tropical depression caused widespread damage as it traversed northern Luzon. Local disaster response units also confirmed that landslides and floods occurred in several areas, with reports of damaged houses and infrastructure. Rescue operations are currently being prioritized in the affected areas, and search for missing persons continues. Philippines, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is a frequent path for typhoons and tropical depressions, making it constantly vulnerable to natural disasters throughout the year. Damage from such weather phenomena tends to be more severe in densely populated areas or regions with vulnerable infrastructure. The damage caused by Maymay highlights the importance of climate change adaptation measures, early warning systems, and evacuation preparedness in the Philippines. The government and relevant agencies are fully committed to providing aid to the victims and carrying out restoration efforts.
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