Bohol Towns Hit by Heavy Rains, Causing Tree Collapse and Landslide
Heavy rains in Bohol, Philippines, on October 16 caused an acacia tree to topple in Loay town and triggered a landslide on a national highway in Loboc town, disrupting traffic in both areas.
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