SW Monsoon and cyclones kill 25, injure 13, displace over 1M

As of Sunday, September 22, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the death toll due to the Southwest Monsoon and recent tropical cyclones has risen to 25, with an additional 13 injured individuals.

The NDRRMC also noted that a total of 1,449,293 individuals or 387,660 families were affected by these weather events, with over 23,033 people staying in evacuation centers and another 40,231 persons served outside such facilities.

Across the country, five rain-induced landslides and 42 flooded areas have been reported, impacting transportation with 87 roads and nine bridges remaining impassable.

The storms caused significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture, resulting in an estimated P600.8 million in agricultural losses and over P22.5 million in infrastructure damages.

Seven cities and municipalities declared a state of calamity as the NDRRMC continues to coordinate relief efforts for 147,928 families identified as needing assistance.

Tropical Depression Igme exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday morning, following Ferdie, Gener, and Helen which left earlier this week.