TWO persons died from the heavy rains induced by tropical storms “Henry” and “Inday” as eight areas were put under a state of calamity, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

The fatalities were identified as Luisa Pelew, 54, who died from a landslide in Bontoc, Mt. Province; and Angelito Jipulan, 43, who drowned in a river at Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental.