Severe tropical storm causes 5 deaths, affects 1.2 million

Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the intensified southwest monsoon have affected over 1.2 million individuals or 367,065 families across 2,090 barangays in 16 regions.

Five people have been confirmed dead, and seven remain missing due to the weather disturbances.

Of the affected individuals, 15,373 are receiving assistance inside 271 evacuation centers, while 71,527 individuals are being assisted outside evacuation centers.

The government has distributed over P53 million worth of assistance to those affected.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) remains on red alert to monitor the ground situation in affected areas.

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