Soil erosion hits Quirino town during Ulysses onslaught

Severe soil erosion was reported in the town of Nagtipunan in Quirino province after the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses, according to a report of James Agustin on GMA News’ "Unang Balita" on Wednesday.

In photos from the municipal disaster risk reduction and management office (MDRRMO), soil and rocks can be seen scattered on a road section in Barangay San Pugo.

At least 46 families or over 100 people have evacuated to a school building due to the threat of soil erosion.

Affected residents have appealed for relocation as they fear returning to their homes considering the risk.

As of Tuesday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported 73 deaths from Typhoon Ulysses.

The NDRRMC said the fatalities include 24 from Region II, six from Region III, 17 from CALABARZON, eight from Region V, 10 from CAR, and eight from the National Capital Region.

A total of 24 individuals were wounded while 19 others are still missing, it added.

NDRRMC said 70,784 families or 283,656 people are being assisted in various evacuation centers. —LBG, GMA News