Severe Tropical Storm Enteng and Southwest Monsoon cause 16 deaths, 17 missing, affect over 2M

Severe Tropical Storm Enteng and Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) have caused at least 16 deaths, left 17 people missing, and affected over 2.06 million individuals across various regions in the Philippines.

As of Friday morning, nearly 36,000 people were staying in evacuation centers while others sought shelter elsewhere due to the storm's impact.

Infrastructure damage reached PHP314 million, including P223.6 million from Enteng alone, and agricultural losses amounted to P50 million, which has now increased to P659 million, particularly affecting rice farmers in Camarines Sur with damages of P324 million.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that 13 people sustained injuries following the storm’s passage, but this number is still being validated by the agency along with reports of missing individuals.

Government agencies continue to distribute food aid, with the Department of Social Welfare and Development deploying family food packs and processing additional assistance for distribution.