TRAGEDY IN TALISAY A man weeps uncontrollably on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 as he hugs a cadaver bag holding the remains of his sibling, a victim of a landslide triggered by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” (international name: Trami) which tore through Talisay, Batangas. (Photo by RICHARD A. REYES)
MANILA, Philippines — A total of 158 cities and municipalities were declared under a state of calamity due to the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami).
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) gave the figure during its 8 a.m. situational report on Sunday.
Article continues after this advertisement78 areas in the Bicol Region are under a state of calamity.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO LIST: Class suspensions on Oct. 28 due to effects of Storm Kristine NEWSINFO Leon enters PAR; Signal No. 1 may be raised by Sunday NEWSINFO LIST: Water service interruptions in NCR, Rizal from Oct. 28 to 31This is followed by Calabarzon with 63, Eastern Visayas with 13, and one each in Ilocos Region, Soccsksargen, Cordillera Administrative Region and the National Capital Region.
Meanwhile, the death toll due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine is at 85.
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Article continues after this advertisementForty-eight of these deaths are in Calabarzon, followed by Bicol region with 28.
Article continues after this advertisementAccording to the agency, the weather disturbance has affected 1.4 million families or 5.7 million individuals nationwide.
More than 382,000 took shelter in over 7,400 evacuation centers across the country, while more than 178,000 evacuated elsewhere.
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The government has rolled out over P562 million worth of assistance to the affected families.
In a related news, Pagasa’s latest cyclone update showed that Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) will remain far from the Philippine landmass.
No wind signal was raised in any parts of the country.
However, Pagasa said Leon may affect Extreme Northern Luzon.
Signal No. 1 may also be hoisted over Cagayan Valley and the northeastern portion of the Bicol Region by Sunday night.
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Leon was last monitored 1queen9play,195 kilometers east of Central Luzon.
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