Typhoon Odette death toll climbs to 378; 60 missing

The death toll from Typhoon Odette has risen to 378, with 60 people reported missing, according to the NDRRMC.

Ten individuals previously reported missing are now confirmed among the dead, all originating from Southern Leyte, which now has 12 fatalities.

Agusan del Norte reported one new fatality.

Bohol province still records the highest number of fatalities with 94 deaths, followed by Negros Oriental with 66 and Cebu with 58.

The typhoon caused various kinds of casualties, including drowning, debris impact, and hypothermia.

An outbreak of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) has been reported in at least four municipalities in the Caraga region due to lack of potable water.

Infrastructure damage from the typhoon is estimated at P4 billion, while agricultural losses are around P3 billion.