The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said the death toll climbed to 25 due to the tropical cyclones Ferdie, Gener, Helen, and Igme and the enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat” as of Saturday.
In its situational report, the NDRRMC said 10 fatalities were recorded in Mimaropa, five in Western Visayas, two in Central Visayas, four in Zamboanga Peninsula, and four in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Additionally, 13 individuals were reported injured (three confirmed and 10 pending validation), while eight were reported missing (six confirmed and two pending validation).
A total of 1,449,333 people, or 387,755 families, have been affected. Of these, 5,783 families, totaling 23,512 individuals, sought shelter in 199 evacuation centers.
Meanwhile, 2,345 houses were damaged, with 349 completely destroyed, mainly in the Western Visayas. Agricultural losses are estimated at P600.83 million, while infrastructure damage is around P22.57 million.
A total of seven municipalities have since declared a state of calamity.
Tropical Depression Igme exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) early Saturday. Ferdie left PAR on September 14, while Gener and Helen exited on September 18. The cyclones intensified the southwest monsoon, resulting in widespread rainfall.
Four dams in Luzon – Ambuklao and Binga in Benguet; Magat which is located between Ifugao and Isabela; and Ipo in Bulacan – already opened gates and released water, the state weather bureau said.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “4 tropical cyclones, Habagat leave 25 dead — NDRRMC.”
