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Luzon quake deaths rise to 10, affected families now 109K
FILE: The Bureau of Fire Protection successfully recovered four (4) missing people from landslides in Barangay Mapait, Luba, Abra. (Photo: Engr. Francis A. Blancaflor, MDRRMO via Bureau of Fire Protection/Facebook)
MANILA – The number of families affected by the magnitude 7 earthquake that rattled Abra and nearby Northern Luzon provinces has climbed to 109,009, with the number of confirmed deaths now at 10.
In its Wednesday update, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the affected families, equivalent to 421,728 persons, are residents of 1,133 barangays (villages) in the Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, and Cordillera regions.
The number of evacuation centers providing shelter to affected residents has dropped to 26 from Tuesday’s 30, as more evacuees returned to their homes.
These evacuation centers are sheltering 801 families, consisting of 2,794 individuals.
Of the 10 confirmed deaths, nine are from the Cordillera region and one is from Ilocos.
The number of injured from the tremor stands at 410, consisting of 374 from Cordillera, 34 from Ilocos, and two from Cagayan Valley.
The NDRRMC also reported that they are no longer validating any casualties as of this time.
Houses damaged were placed at 28,788 in Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Cordillera, and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Of the figure, 28,350 were classified as “partially damaged” and 438 as “totally damaged”.
Meanwhile, the earthquake has left about PHP19.7 million worth of damage to agricultural infrastructure, equipment, and machinery — all in Cordillera.
The damage to irrigation systems is estimated at PHP22.7 million in Ilocos and Cordillera, while damage to infrastructure has reached PHP1.27 billion in Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Cordillera, and NCR.
Sonny Ramirez
August 3, 2022 at 4:04 PM
Comfort them, Lord, in this disaster. Be their rock when the earth refuses to stand still, and shelter them under your wings when homes no longer exist. Embrace in your arms those who died so suddenly this day. Console the hearts of those who mourn, and ease the pain of bodies on the brink of death.
Irene Velozo
August 4, 2022 at 6:49 AM
Too much affected families are now suffering from the massive earthquake that hits Abra. Government must first secure their food and necessities asap, children are also in their deepest trauma experiencing this tremendous quake which resulted to lost of their houses and lives to others. A very high affected families and lots of inftrastracture that was destroyed was such a sad news. Helping them to being fed and giving them shelther to stay is must.
Catherine Cristobal
August 4, 2022 at 9:50 AM
Sa Sakunang ito na Hindi natin alam kung kelan Darating at Hindi mapipigilan,Kinakailangan ANg Ibayong Pagiingat At pagiging Alerto sa Pagsunod sa Mga Safety Procedures na Kailangan gawin Upang maiwasan ang Malubhang Pinsala na maidudulot nito.Nakabubuti din na Tiyakin nA Malayo sa mga gumuguhong lupa ang lugar na pagtatayuan MO ng iyong BAHAY at Siguraduhin na Matibay at sapat ang mga mteryales na gagamitin Upang maiwasan ang Pagkasawi ng ilang Buhay dulot ng lindol na tumama sa ating Bansa.Keep safe and Godbless Us All 😇🙏🙏🙏
Cecille Moreno
August 4, 2022 at 3:06 PM
Finding casualties after a tragedy is always saddening,this it is a natural phenomena that is unpredictable.The lucky ones that survived disaster needs all the help they can get.Food,health assistance, and also aid in rebuilding their homes that we hope the government can provide.
RJ Guam
August 4, 2022 at 10:21 PM
The severe earthquake that struck Abra is now causing too much misery for the devastated families. The government must immediately provide them with food and other requirements because the massive earthquake that caused the loss of so many homes and lives to others is causing youngsters great trauma. It was quite upsetting to hear of the large number of affected families and the extensive infrastructural damage. It is essential to assist with their feeding and provide them with a place to live. It is essential to be extremely cautious and aware when following the safety precautions that must be followed in this disaster since we cannot predict when it will occur and it cannot be averted. Otherwise, major damage may result.
Jam Aguirre
August 4, 2022 at 11:29 PM
This will be prevented if the government have a disaster plan. I hope that this will also be a lesson learn from us because they have died just because we have a poor planning on a disaster. Lord pray for them, heal and have mercy on them Amen.