The reported death toll due to the combined effects of the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat and Typhoon EgayPH rose to 27 as of Wednesday, according to the NDRRMC.
Houses are submerged in floodwaters due to monsoon rains enhanced by the recent Typhoon Egay in Calumpit, Bulacan, August 1, 2023. REUTERS/ Adrian Portugal
The reported death toll due to the combined effects of the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat and Typhoon Egay rose to 27 as of Wednesday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council . NDRRMC’s latest situational report showed that 25 of these reported fatalities were subject to validation, while two were already confirmed.Over 2.8 million people, or 765,000 families were affected by the persistent rain and flooding in 4,646 barangays nationwide.NDRRMC said that 50,371 houses were damaged—48,495 of which sustained partial damage, while 1,876 were totally damaged.
The estimated cost of damage to 495 infrastructure also stood at P3,529,972,255, while the agriculture sector had P1,983,419,530 worth of damage and losses.There were 154 areas also declared under state of calamity due to the effects of Egay and the Habagat. At least P187.4 million worth of assistance was already provided to the affected regions, the NDRRMC added.
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