2 killed in Benguet landslide as Maymay batters Northern Luzon

Other major roads in Benguet, including the Quirino Highway, Palispis-Aspiras Highway and Halsema Highway, remained open to traffic, although several sections were affected by rockfalls and minor landslides. Motorists were advised to exercise extreme caution.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Maymay weakened into a tropical depression on Thursday morning.

In its 10 a.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA said the weather disturbance was last located in the vicinity of Tayum, Abra, as of 8 a.m. It carried maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 90 kph while moving slowly southeastward.

PAGASA said the tropical depression remained under close monitoring as it continued to traverse the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Meanwhile, Typhoon Dolphin remained outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. As of Thursday morning, it was located about 1,345 kilometers east-northeast of Northern Luzon, carrying maximum sustained winds of 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph while moving westward at 25 kph.

The weather bureau urged the public to continue monitoring official advisories and to heed warnings from local authorities, as heavy rains could still trigger landslides and flash floods in vulnerable areas.