Paeng kills 7, displaces over 169K in Western Visayas

Tropical Storm Paeng (Nalgae) caused widespread devastation in Western Visayas, leading to a death toll of seven people and displacing over 169,000 individuals.

Aklan declared a state of calamity due to the storm's impact, with 43,202 families affected.

Capiz also declared a state of calamity, with 738 families stranded and infrastructure damaged.

The storm severed bridges and washed out roads in Antique, isolating communities and hindering aid efforts.

Rescue teams are searching for two missing individuals, while damages to crops amount to an estimated P35 million.