2 reported dead due to monsoon rains in Mindanao
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2 reported dead due to monsoon rains in Mindanao
RAMMB/US NOAA/Himawari 8
RAMMB/US NOAA/Himawari 8MANILA — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday said it received reports that two people were killed due to the rains brought by the prevailing southwest monsoon or habagat in Mindanao.
MANILA — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday said it received reports that two people were killed due to the rains brought by the prevailing southwest monsoon or habagat in Mindanao.
The NDRRMC said in a report that it validated one death from Northern Mindanao, while another person was reported dead in the Davao Region.
The NDRRMC said in a report that it validated one death from Northern Mindanao, while another person was reported dead in the Davao Region.
The NDRRMC added that they were validating two reported injuries and one reported missing person.
The NDRRMC added that they were validating two reported injuries and one reported missing person.
OVER 220,000 INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED
Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon has affected more than 220,000 individuals in five regions, according to the agency.
Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon has affected more than 220,000 individuals in five regions, according to the agency.
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It said 221,435 individuals or 93,743 families were affected by the habagat, of which more than 20,000 people were staying in 49 evacuation centers, mostly in Regions 9 and 12.
It said 221,435 individuals or 93,743 families were affected by the habagat, of which more than 20,000 people were staying in 49 evacuation centers, mostly in Regions 9 and 12.
The estimated worth of damage to infrastructure, agriculture, houses, and other assets remained at nearly P21 million.
The estimated worth of damage to infrastructure, agriculture, houses, and other assets remained at nearly P21 million.
Almost P1 million in assistance was provided to more than 1,000 families in SOCCSKSARGEN.
Almost P1 million in assistance was provided to more than 1,000 families in SOCCSKSARGEN.
LPA FORECAST TO BECOME STORM
Habagat continues to affect the western sections of Southern Luzon and Mindanao while a low pressure area (LPA) brings scattered rains over the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao.
Habagat continues to affect the western sections of Southern Luzon and Mindanao while a low pressure area (LPA) brings scattered rains over the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao.
The LPA is forecast to develop into a tropical cyclone as early as Wednesday and will be named Butchoy.
The LPA is forecast to develop into a tropical cyclone as early as Wednesday and will be named Butchoy.
It may head towards Eastern Visayas or Bicol and cross the central part of the country by Thursday and Friday.
It may head towards Eastern Visayas or Bicol and cross the central part of the country by Thursday and Friday.
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