Typhoon Carina causes landslides, floods, power outages; 1,500 families affected

Heavy rains from Typhoon Carina (Gaemi) and the enhanced southwest monsoon caused multiple landslides, soil erosion, power disruptions, and other incidents in Baguio City and surrounding provinces, with 299 millimeters of rain recorded on Tuesday alone.

The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) reported that nearly 1,500 families across Abra, Benguet, and Mountain Province were affected by continuous heavy rain, flooding, and landslides.

Emergency response teams in Baguio City and the RDRRMC have activated their response clusters and elevated alert levels to manage the situation and ensure residents' safety.

Village officials advised residents in landslide-prone areas to opt for preemptive evacuation if they see signs of danger such as cracks or potential hazards, while authorities urged the public to take precautionary measures against flooding and landslides.

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes like Marcos Highway or Baguio-Bauang Road and exercise caution when traveling in affected areas due to impassable roads and debris flow.