(Manila, 3rd, comprehensive report) The Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported yesterday that a series of recent adverse weather events have resulted in cumulative agricultural and infrastructure losses exceeding 3 billion pesos (about RM249 million), with the disaster affecting multiple major regions and impacting more than 4 million people.
According to the Council’s latest situation update, agricultural losses amount to 2,312,911,505 pesos (about RM194 million), impacting areas including Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, Negros, and Soccsksargen.
Infrastructure losses are estimated at 1,845,370,789 pesos, covering Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, and Central Visayas regions.
In addition, a total of 140,070 houses across the country were damaged, of which 115,442 were partially damaged and 24,628 completely destroyed. The number of affected households reached 1,209,202, involving 9,285 villages, totaling 4,586,011 people.
NDRRMC stated that the death toll remains at 40, with 4 confirmed dead, all from the Cordillera region; another 41 people were injured, and 15 are missing, most of whom are still to be verified.
It is reported that the disaster was caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones “Mirasol,” “Nando,” and “Openg.”
Infrastructure losses are estimated at 1,845,370,789 pesos, covering Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, and Central Visayas regions.
In addition, a total of 140,070 houses across the country were damaged, of which 115,442 were partially damaged and 24,628 completely destroyed. The number of affected households reached 1,209,202, involving 9,285 villages, totaling 4,586,011 people.
NDRRMC stated that the death toll remains at 40, with 4 confirmed dead, all from the Cordillera region; another 41 people were injured, and 15 are missing, most of whom are still to be verified.
It is reported that the disaster was caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones “Mirasol,” “Nando,” and “Openg.”