Typhoon Odette kills 29, leaves 25 missing in Negros Occidental
As of Tuesday, December 21, Typhoon Odette has caused 29 verified deaths and left 25 people missing in Negros Occidental.
Sipalay City alone reported 16 deaths due to drowning, while Kabankalan City recorded four drownings.
In Moises Padilla, three individuals died in a traffic accident caused by strong winds.
Other towns such as San Carlos, La Carlota, Manapla, Candoni, Ilog, and Isabela each reported one death from either drowning or being hit by fallen trees.
Lt. Abegael Donasco, NOCPPO spokesperson, confirmed all 29 casualties were verified by the police.
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