STSM Kristine kills 14, displaces over 935K

Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) has caused significant casualties and widespread damage, affecting more than 7 million people across various regions in the Philippines.

As of Tuesday morning, the storm resulted in at least 14 confirmed deaths with 125 reported; there are also 115 injuries and 28 missing persons, though these figures are still being validated by authorities.

Over 935,000 individuals have been displaced, with more than 531,000 staying in evacuation centers and another 403,727 seeking shelter elsewhere due to the storm's impact.

A total of 756 cities and municipalities across multiple regions have declared a state of calamity to access additional disaster funds and freeze prices of basic goods.

Rescue efforts and relief operations continue in hard-hit regions such as Bicol and Batangas, where heavy rain caused landslides. The government has rolled out P719 million worth of assistance since the storm began.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) continues to oversee the acceptance and distribution of relief items for those affected by Kristine, utilizing aircraft from Malaysia and Singapore.