6 Dead, 19 Missing in Philippine Floods

At least six people have died and 19 others are missing, as heavy rain and flooding triggered by the shear line have been seen in many regions in the Philippines over the weekend, the government said on Monday.

In a report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said two died in the Bicol region on the main Luzon island, while four died in northern Mindanao in the southern Philippines, Xinhua reported.

For the missing people, the agency said 10 were in the Bicol region. Three others were reported injured.