Manila, February 08 (QNA) - At least eight people have died as a result of the Tropical Storm Basyang, according to the Philippine authorities.
Deputy Spokesman for the Philippine Office of Civil Defense Diego Agustin Mariano explained that four people died in Cagayan de Oro City as a result of a landslide that swept through a residential area. Three others died in Iligan City due to flooding, and one person drowned in Agusan del Norte province.
Local authorities indicated that about 3,800 families were affected by the rising floodwater levels in some areas, prompting the evacuation of more than 2,000 people in Cagayan de Oro.
Thousands of travelers across the country were also stranded after cruises were suspended due to bad weather. (QNA)