At least 7 dead, 2 missing after Uwan batters Cordillera

BAGUIO, Philippines, November 11 ------ The death toll in the Cordillera Administrative Region from Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong) rose to seven, with two others missing, local officials said on Tuesday, November 11. Most of the deaths resulted from landslides triggered by continuous heavy rain and strong winds brought by the super typhoon. Uwan later weakened into a typhoon after it made landfall.

In Tinoc, Ifugao, a farmer died after his hut was buried in a landslide on Sunday, November 9. In Barlig, Mountain Province, a 57-year-old resident of Barangay Latang was killed when a mudslide struck his home early Monday, November 10. Two of his family members were hospitalized. Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas confirmed three deaths in separate landslide incidents on Monday – two in Buguias and one in Kabayan.

In Western Uma, Lubuagan, Kalinga, barangay officials confirmed two deaths, Eric and Aki Magwin, after a landslide struck as they attempted to secure belongings. Search continued for a barangay councilor, Redento Tino, and Ricardo Magwin, who remained missing as of this posting. Authorities warned casualties could rise as assessments continued, particularly in remote villages of Ifugao and Kalinga, where access was limited by blocked roads and power outages.

Damage

Strong winds and rain damaged homes in parts of Kalinga and Mountain Province. Floodwaters in Tanudan, Kalinga, swept away two classrooms at Lubo Elementary School. Some schools in Benguet and Mountain Province reported structural damage. Multiple roads and bridges remained impassable due to landslides, fallen trees, and flooding. The Department of Public Works and Highways and local governments continued clearing operations.

Baguio City and towns in Benguet experienced widespread power outages after poles were toppled and lines of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines were affected. Restoration was underway, with full power expected by Wednesday, November 12.

Relief operations

The Department of Social Welfare and Development reported 3,493 families (10,875 individuals) affected in the Cordillera, with 2,741 families (8,414 people) displaced. In Benguet, Tuba and Tublay received 396 family food packs, ready-to-eat meals, water containers, and modular tents valued at about P793,000. The Philippine Red Cross provided hot meals and child-friendly activities in Tabuk City, Kalinga. The Cordillera Response Cluster Virtual Emergency Operations Center remained active. The region maintained P93.7 million in standby funds and stockpiles for further deployment.

Classes remained suspended across the region. Government work resumed, with employees advised to exercise caution. Intermittent rain and strong winds continued in Baguio City and Benguet. Authorities warned of possible secondary landslides on high-risk slopes and riverbanks.

Source: rappler.com