Crising affects over 800K Filipinos, kills 5

Severe Tropical Storm Crising has affected over 800,864 people across the Philippines, causing flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to daily life before exiting the country's weather monitoring area.

As of Monday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported five fatalities with two confirmed in CARAGA and three under validation in Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, and one additional fatality due to the Southwest Monsoon; there are now seven missing people and five injured individuals.

The storm led to flooding in 138 areas, leaving 45 roads and seven bridges impassable, while power interruptions were reported in 76 cities or municipalities but supply was restored in 53 areas.

Classes remain suspended in affected regions for Monday, July 21, 2025, as a precautionary measure against the storm and southwest monsoon (Habagat).

Damage includes 1,234 damaged houses, including 299 that were totally destroyed, with infrastructure damage estimated at P219.37 million.

Emergency assistance worth over P87.43 million has been provided to victims so far, focusing on families in evacuation centers and those displaced by the storm.