20 Luzon cities, municipalities under state of calamity after 3 typhoons

Twenty cities and municipalities across Luzon have been placed under a state of calamity following the devastation brought by tropical cyclones Toraji (formerly "Nika"), Usagi (formerly "Ofel"), and Man-Yi (formerly "Pepito").

The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has the highest number of affected areas with 11 towns and municipalities declaring a state of calamity, followed by Cagayan Valley with eight areas, and Central Luzon with one area.

The three typhoons impacted approximately 1.8 million Filipinos nationwide, with over 450,000 individuals residing in evacuation centers.

Seven people were reported dead and 30 injured, with two individuals also reported missing.

Infrastructure damage is estimated at P469 million, affecting 54 facilities, including 11,759 houses, of which 1,525 were completely destroyed.

The cyclones also caused disruptions to 322 roads and 101 bridges, rendering them impassable.

Agricultural damage amounted to P8.6 million, impacting 412.66 hectares of crops and affecting 781 farmers and fisherfolk.