Philippines floods and landslides affect 8 million across 10 regions
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At least 32 people have died in the Philippines from floods, landslides and other effects of prolonged monsoon rains. The disasters have affected about 8 million people, or 2.3 million families, across ten regions, according to the Office of Civil Defense. Nineteen people were injured and three are missing.
Key Facts
- At least 32 people have died in the Philippines from floods, landslides and other effects of prolonged monsoon rains.
- The disasters have affected about 8 million people, or 2.3 million families, across ten regions, according to the Office of Civil Defense.
- The highest death toll was recorded in Benguet province on Luzon island, where landslides killed 15 people, ten of them in Baguio City.
- About 25,800 people from 7,500 families remain in 297 evacuation centers.
- Infrastructure damage is estimated at 6.11 billion Philippine pesos (about $100 million), and agricultural losses reached 2.32 billion pesos.
Casualties and Affected Areas
At least 32 people have died in the Philippines from floods, landslides and other effects of prolonged monsoon rains. Nineteen people were injured and three are missing, according to the Office of Civil Defense. The highest death toll was recorded in Benguet province on Luzon island, where landslides killed 15 people, ten of them in Baguio City. Fatalities were also reported in Rizal, Batangas, La Union, Quezon, Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, Occidental Negros, and Caloocan City. Causes of death included landslides, rockfalls, falling trees, drowning and electrocution.
Damage and Displacement
The disasters affected about 8 million people, or 2.3 million families, across ten regions, according to the Office of Civil Defense. About 25,800 people from 7,500 families remain in 297 evacuation centers. The bad weather damaged about 2,900 houses, of which 349 were completely destroyed. Infrastructure damage is estimated at 6.11 billion Philippine pesos (about $100 million), and agricultural losses reached 2.32 billion pesos. A state of calamity was declared in 117 cities and municipalities, and authorities provided assistance worth about 1.65 billion pesos.
Weather Outlook
The death toll has been counted since August 3, when Tropical Cyclone Luis hit the Philippines. Cyclones Maymay, Neneng and Obet also influenced weather conditions during the month, strengthening the southwest monsoon. The Philippine weather service PAGASA warned that some areas could receive 100 to 200 millimeters of rain until early September. Heavy rains are expected in Benguet, Pangasinan, La Union, Bataan, Zambales, Tarlac and Pampanga provinces.
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Philippines floods and landslides affect 8 million across 10 regions
