Manila, Feb. 10 -- Several road sections in Eastern Visayas were closed to traffic on Monday due to landslides and flooding after the shear line dumped heavy rains across the region for the second day.

Totally closed was the Arteche-Jipapad-Las Navas-Rawis Road linking Eastern and Northern Samar provinces following a landslide in Barangay 4, Jipapad, Eastern Samar.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - Eastern Samar field office reported that some 80 cubic meters of debris blocked both lanes.

"Equipment and maintenance crew have been deployed to the site to conduct clearing operations. Motorists are advised to take caution while traveling during the rainy season, particularly when passing along national roads with ongoin...