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More than 11K houses damaged by ‘Agaton’: NDRRMC
MANILA – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday reported initial 11,279 houses were damaged by Tropical Depression Agaton in eight regions, which battered a large part of the country last week.
These areas are in Regions 5,6,7,8, 10, 11, 12, and the Caraga.
Of these, 10,519 are classified as partially damaged and 760 as totally damaged. Damage to agriculture was estimated at PHP257,025,441 in Regions 6, 8, 10, 12, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Meanwhile, infrastructure damage was placed at PHP6,950,000 in Regions 6, 7, 10, and the BARMM.
Families affected by “Agaton” are placed at 600,062 in 2,427 barangays in Regions 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, Caraga and the BARMM.
To date, there are 450 evacuation centers sheltering 29,978 families with the remainder being aided by families and friends.
The NDRRMC has so far confirmed 18 deaths, six injured and seven missing due to the effects of “Agaton”.
Still undergoing validation are reports of 160 dead, two injured and 104 missing.
Julie Anne Guardian
April 20, 2022 at 10:22 AM
Sana ay nasa maayos na kalagayan parin sila. Gobeyerno ang dapat kasangga sa mga kalamidad na ganito at sana lang ay mabigyan sila ng agarang aksyon na nararapat.
Jes
April 20, 2022 at 11:58 AM
Kawawa nman Ang acting mga kababayan ?
LEZA CANICULA LEYTE
April 20, 2022 at 11:39 PM
Sending prayers to the families affected by Agathon. No one wanted this to happen. I think it’s really time to do our part to lessen the effects of disastrous typhoons and other calamities. We have to protect mother earth by planting trees and avoid using plastics and other non biodegrable materials. Proper waste management is a must. Let’s make an initiative in our community to set as an example by cleaning our backyard and engaging ourselves to community programs regarding environmental or forest restoration.
Gladys Amigo
April 28, 2022 at 4:08 AM
I am really saddened about what happened to the recent hit of typhoon Agaton in Visayas region.I felt pity to the survivors who have lost their loved ones. In these trying times, all we need is support from each other, our leaders and the community as well. Disasters like this are unstoppable, but we can prevent this kind of situation by being always ready and prepared.