Death toll due to shear line-induced rain now at 39 — NDRRMC 

PAGASA / PDRRMO Capiz via Joey Marzan, Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines — The total number of deaths due to heavy rain brought about by the shear line over the weekend rose to 39, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its latest incident report on Thursday.

Most of the deaths were reported in Northern Mindanao with 21 deaths, while Bicol Region logged six deaths; Zamboanga Peninsula and Davao Region, four deaths each; Eastern Visayas, three deaths, while Caraga region also reported one fatality.

Moreover, a total of 25 people remain missing, while 12 were reported to be injured.

Agricultural damage stands at P228.3 million while damage to infrastructure was pegged at P110.4 million.

The shear line brought moderate to heavy rains with heavy rains over parts of the southern part of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao over the weekend, according to the state weather bureau.

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