18 dead, 3 missing in Mindanao floods, landslides

The number of fatalities due to flooding and landslides in Mindanao has risen to 18, with three people still missing and 11 injured, according to the latest update from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday.

Over 1.2 million individuals or approximately 324,040 families have been affected by the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA), with around 97,603 people staying in 380 evacuation centers across five regions.

Damage to infrastructure has reached P54.967 million, primarily affecting Davao and Caraga regions, while more than 1,471 police personnel are deployed for rescue operations.

Classes have been suspended in 113 areas and work halted in 34 areas due to severe weather conditions as declared by the NDRRMC.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed P55.22 million in humanitarian assistance, including food packs delivered via the Philippine Navy Vessel BRP Tagbanua to reach isolated areas.