EU provides additional P33M humanitarian aid for flood victims in Luzon

The European Union has pledged over P33 million (€500,000) in emergency humanitarian aid to assist those affected by severe flooding in Luzon, Philippines.

This aid will provide crucial cash assistance for food and essential supplies, alongside access to clean water and sanitation, particularly for communities in Calabarzon and Central Luzon.

The recent allocation is an addition to the €6 million the EU has already provided to the Philippines this year for humanitarian efforts and disaster preparedness.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that at least 8.59 million individuals from 2.365 million families were affected by the recent weather disturbances.

At least 38 deaths were attributed to the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and tropical cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong.

More than P1.9 billion worth of agricultural infrastructure was damaged due to the continuous downpour.