More areas in Batangas placed under state of calamity
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More areas in Batangas placed under state of calamity
MANILA — Five towns and one city in Batangas have declared a state of calamity due to the severe damage caused by the southwest monsoon and successive tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong.
MANILA — Five towns and one city in Batangas have declared a state of calamity due to the severe damage caused by the southwest monsoon and successive tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong.
These include the towns of Agoncillo, Tingloy, San Luis, Laurel, Nasugbu, and Tanauan City.
These include the towns of Agoncillo, Tingloy, San Luis, Laurel, Nasugbu, and Tanauan City.
According to the report from the Batangas Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), damages to agriculture—including high-value crops, cassava, corn, and rice—have reached ₱44,798,612.
According to the report from the Batangas Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), damages to agriculture—including high-value crops, cassava, corn, and rice—have reached ₱44,798,612.
A total of 301 houses made of light materials were totally destroyed, while 733 were partially damaged across the province due to strong winds and flooding.
A total of 301 houses made of light materials were totally destroyed, while 733 were partially damaged across the province due to strong winds and flooding.
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Fe Fernandez, head of the Batangas PDRRMO, reported that a 74-year-old man from Barangay Gelerang Kawayan in the town of San Pascual died after a collapsed wall fell on his house.
Fe Fernandez, head of the Batangas PDRRMO, reported that a 74-year-old man from Barangay Gelerang Kawayan in the town of San Pascual died after a collapsed wall fell on his house.
However, Fernandez clarified that it is still being verified whether the incident was directly related to the bad weather.
However, Fernandez clarified that it is still being verified whether the incident was directly related to the bad weather.
In total, 8,531 families—or about 30,267 individuals—are currently staying in evacuation centers or with relatives.
In total, 8,531 families—or about 30,267 individuals—are currently staying in evacuation centers or with relatives.
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