‘Ompong’ death toll rises to 59 25 SHARES Share it! “There were also reported injuries in various parts of CAR, mostly as a result also of landslides,” Tolentino said. Punong Barangay James Bitao, of Barangay Pugong, Pasil Kalinga, also died due to multiple head injuries because of a landslide. SAR modeAs of yesterday, Tolentino said more people were deployed in the affected areas to conduct search and rescue missions in areas where landslides were reported. The OCD received reports of 81 landslides during the heavy rains and strong winds brought by typhoon Ompong in the region.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 16, 2018 23:15 UTC