Cebu Landfill Collapse Reduces Chances of Finding Survivors

Rescue teams in Cebu City, located in central Philippines, are actively engaged in search operations after a significant collapse of a large waste mound led to a tragic incident with several casualties.

Authorities have reported that the death toll has risen to seven, with at least 29 individuals still unaccounted for.

As more than 72 hours have passed since the disaster, a critical period for locating survivors, hopes of rescuing individuals from the debris are diminishing.

The incident has highlighted the dangers associated with illegal landfills in the Philippines, where some residents live nearby or rely on these sites for recyclable materials, making them susceptible to such disasters.