THE combined effects of Typhoons Crising, Dante, and Emong, along with the southwest monsoon, have resulted in 25 fatalities in the Philippines, according to a report released Friday morning by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
The deaths are spread across several regions: nine in Metro Manila, three each in Calabarzon, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, and Northern Mindanao, and one each in Central Luzon, Mimaropa, Davao Region, and Caraga. Only three deaths have been fully confirmed so far: one electrocution in Meycauayan, Bulacan; one death caused by a falling tree in Mambajao, Camiguin; and a motorcycle rider killed by a falling tree in Mainit, Surigao del Norte.
The storms have impacted a significant portion of the country, affecting 3,849,624 individuals or 1,065,779 families nationwide, excluding Eastern Visayas. The hardest-hit region is Central Luzon, with 2,296,607 affected, followed by Bicol (316,804) and Calabarzon (205,825). A total of 167,257 people are currently in evacuation centers, while another 111,454 are temporarily staying elsewhere.
The total damage assessment includes ₱3.98 billion in infrastructure damage, ₱366.9 million in agricultural losses, and ₱281.6 million in irrigation damage. A total of 2,909 houses have been affected, with 2,423 sustaining partial damage and 486 completely destroyed.
Transportation and other services continue to be disrupted. 105 passengers and 20 vessels remain stranded; only 227 out of 367 affected roads and 7 out of 24 affected bridges are currently passable; and most communication lines remain down.
Power has been restored to 117 out of 132 affected areas, and water service to 3 out of 4 affected areas. Classes have been suspended in 1,043 areas, and work in 848 areas. The NDRRMC continues to assess the full extent of the damage and provide assistance to affected communities.
