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NDRRMC: 215,773 affected by Taal Volcano eruption
The eruption of Taal Volcano has affected over 215,000 individuals, with a significant portion housed in evacuation centers.
As of Monday afternoon, the NDRRMC reported that 53,716 families, equivalent to 215,773 persons, have been impacted by the eruption.
About 29,474 families, or 112,757 individuals, are currently in 416 evacuation centers.
Damage to agriculture and livestock in CALABARZON has reached more than P3 billion.
Assistance amounting to over P17.2 million has been provided by various government agencies and LGUs.
Alert Level 4 remains raised over Taal Volcano, indicating a hazardous eruption is still imminent.
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año stated that at least 98% of residents within the 14-kilometer radius from Taal Volcano's main crater have already been evacuated.
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