More than 232,000 individuals across several regions in the country were affected by Tropical Cyclone “Basyang,” according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), with Caraga bearing the brunt of the impact.
In its latest situational report, a total of 64,360 families or 232,550 persons from 517 barangays were reported affected by the cyclone, many of whom were forced to leave their homes due to the bad weather.
Of these, more than 53,000 individuals sought temporary shelter inside evacuation centers, while nearly 17,000 others stayed with relatives or in alternative shelters outside evacuation facilities.
In Caraga alone, 168,281 people from 47,257 families were affected, making it the hardest-hit region.
Flooding was reported in at least 30 barangays, particularly in Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte, though authorities noted that floodwaters in many areas have begun to recede.
Thousands of families were also preemptively evacuated ahead of the cyclone’s landfall.
The NDRRMC reported that 9,532 families, or nearly 32,000 persons, were moved to safer locations as a precautionary measure, most of them from Caraga and parts of the Visayas.
Beyond displacement, residents faced disruptions to daily life as power outages, road closures, and suspended sea travel affected mobility and access to basic services.
In Caraga, several roads and bridges remained impassable, isolating some communities and complicating relief efforts.
Meanwhile, over 4,400 passengers were stranded nationwide after trips were canceled in affected ports.
Damage to homes was reported to be limited but significant for affected families, with six houses in Surigao del Sur declared totally damaged, amounting to an estimated P65,000 in losses.
The NDRRMC said assistance amounting to more than P6.5 million has been allocated for families requiring aid, particularly in Caraga, as local governments continue relief distribution and damage assessment.
Although Basyang has weakened into a low-pressure area, authorities warned that heavy rains may still affect parts of Palawan, Mindoro, Western Visayas, and southern Luzon, urging residents to remain alert for possible flooding and landslides in the coming days.
