Landslide, minor flooding hit northern Philippine provinces due to Carina

Though it did not make landfall, Tropical Depression Carina brought heavy rains and strong winds to many areas in northern Philippines, causing minor flooding and, at least in one case, a landslide.

According to Bam Alegre's report on Unang Balita on Tuesday, some commercial areas in Aparri, Cagayan were flooded. In other areas of the province such as Bugey and Tuguegarao, persistent rains inconvenienced many motorists.

In Ilagan, Isabela, however, farmers welcomed the rain. One of them, Florencio Cadiente, said: "Nagpapasalamat kami sa ulan kasi magtatanim kami ng palay."

Heavy rains were also experienced in Bontoc, Mountain Province.

A separate report by GMA News stringer Dennis Alipio said a landslide occurred on a main road in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte due to the bad weather. Government personnel are already in the area to clear the road.

Though no massive flooding was reported, disaster officials were on standby overnight in case of any untoward weather-related incident. —KBK, GMA News