Typhoon Aghon causes P21M damage, affects over 51K in Luzon and Visayas

Typhoon Aghon caused agricultural damages exceeding P21 million and affected more than 51,000 individuals in Luzon and Visayas, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC).

The typhoon inflicted losses on 292.9 hectares of farmland with a production deficit of 918 metric tons and damaged P448,300 worth of livestock, poultry, and fisheries.

Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel V. de Mesa had previously estimated initial damages at P11.83 million, but the NDRRMC's latest report shows a significant increase in damage reports from Bicol Region and Eastern Visayas.

Typhoon Aghon made landfall over Quezon province and exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29.

The typhoon affected 369 farmers and fisherfolk and resulted in eight injuries, with one confirmed death out of six reported fatalities.

As part of relief efforts, the government distributed P6.7 million worth of food packs to affected families.