Landslide in Southern Philippines Claims Lives, Leaves Dozens Missing

Heavy rains trigger a landslide in Masara village, Davao de Oro, engulfing buses and houses and complicating rescue efforts.

A devastating landslide in the southern Philippines has resulted in at least six deaths and 46 people missing, including 27 miners.
The landslide, triggered by heavy rains, engulfed two buses and several houses in Masara village, Davao de Oro province.
Rescue operations are hindered by impassable roads, lack of cellphone signal in the area, and the threat of additional landslides.
Over 750 families have been evacuated to safer areas as a precaution against further disasters.
The Philippines, prone to natural disasters due to its geography and climate, faces increased risks from climate change.