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Habagat, Crising affect 1.9M Filipinos – OCD
At least 1.9 million individuals across the country have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Crising, the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), and a low pressure area (LPA), according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
The OCD reported that 533,213 families have been affected by these weather systems.
Currently, 732 evacuation centers are housing approximately 25,000 families, with an additional 21,000 families seeking shelter outside of government facilities.
As of Wednesday, the NDRRMC has recorded seven deaths, seven injuries, and eight missing persons in the affected areas.
The Philippine National Police (PNP), however, reported a higher death toll of 12 fatalities.
OCD officer in charge, Assistant Secretary Raffy Alejandro IV, clarified that all casualty reports are subject to the NDRRMC's validation process and will be adjusted accordingly.
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