The mayor of a southern Philippine town that was devastated by a powerful earthquake pleaded Thursday for helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in several landslide-isolated villages. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The 7.8 magnitude offshore quake, one of the strongest to hit the region, severely damaged General Santos city in southern Philippines. Following Monday's earthquake, many homes were destroyed and residents took shelter in evacuation centers. Aerial transport is needed as roads are blocked by landslides, hampering relief efforts.