Tropical Cyclones Carina, Butchoy, Habagat affect 4.8M Filipinos, kill 39

As of Tuesday, the combined effects of Tropical Cyclones Carina and Butchoy, along with Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), have impacted nearly 4.84 million individuals across over 4,200 barangays in the Philippines.

The death toll has risen to 39, including 14 confirmed deaths and reports on 25 others still under validation; seven were reported injured, while six remain missing (as of Tuesday).

Central Luzon remains the most affected region with more than 3 million residents impacted, followed by Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and Ilocos Region.

Displacement figures show that approximately 732,800 individuals have been displaced, with over 108,000 in evacuation centers and more than 624,700 taking shelter elsewhere.

Damage to infrastructure has reached PHP4.26 billion, while damage to agriculture stands at PHP545 million, affecting over 23,500 farmers and fisherfolks.

The government has distributed more than P321 million worth of assistance from various national agencies; Senator JV Ejercito urged local government units (LGUs) to develop plans for rescuing animals during calamities following the drowning of caged dogs and cats in San Juan City.