ORMOC CITY– Another landslide has struck Southern Leyte following days of continuous heavy rainfall, though authorities confirmed that the latest incident caused no injuries or damage to property.
The landslide occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, in Barangay Camang, San Ricardo town. According to a police report, the San Ricardo Municipal Police Station (MPS) received a call from a concerned citizen at around 12:16 p.m. regarding the incident.
Responding personnel from the San Ricardo MPS and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) were immediately dispatched to the area to verify the report and conduct an assessment.
Initial findings revealed that the landslide occurred along a provincial road connecting San Ricardo to the neighboring town of Liloan. The incident was attributed to sustained heavy rainfall in the area earlier that morning.
Fortunately, no houses were affected, and no one was injured, as the landslide hit an area far from residential communities. However, the road has been rendered impassable to all types of vehicles.
Authorities from the San Ricardo MPS are now working closely with the MDRRMO and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to conduct clearing operations and restore road access as soon as possible.
The incident highlights the ongoing risk of landslides in Southern Leyte during the rainy season, prompting local officials to remind residents to remain vigilant, especially in landslide-prone areas.
(ROBERT DEJON, ELVIE ROMAN ROA)
