Santa Cruz Dike in Oriental Mindoro Faces Collapse Amid Heavy Rains
Authorities in Santa Cruz, Oriental Mindoro, have warned residents of low-lying areas about the potential collapse of a protective dike due to continuous heavy rains from the southwest monsoon. Evacuation advisories are in effect.
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