MANILA, Philippines — Three people were reportedly killed Saturday after heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide in Legazpi City, Albay ahead of Tropical Depression Usman’s landfall.
According to a report by DZMM radio, a landslide happened at 2 a.m. in Barangay San Francisco in Legazpi City, burying a family's house.
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The three dead bodies were reportedly retrieved at 4 a.m. Other family members survived but had injuries.
State weather forecasters said "Usman" made landfall over Borongan City, Eastern Samar early Saturday morning and weakened into a low pressure area.
Although storm warning signals have been lifted, the country’s weather bureau said moderate to heavy rains will prevail over CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region and Aurora.