Local authorities inspect a road in Zambales province after the onslaught of Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi). (Photo courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard)
MANILA, Philippines — The number of people who died due to the combined effects of typhoon Carina, the southwest monsoon (locally called habagat) and tropical depression Butchoy has reached 28.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) gave the tally on Sunday.
In its latest bulletin, the NDRRMC said of the 28, it has confirmed the death of 10 people and is still validating reports on the death of the 18 others.
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It likewise reported that four people were injured, while four are missing.
Moreover, the council said typhoon Carina, tropical depression Butchoy, and habagat affected 3,628,500 individuals or 971,667 families.
Of the affected people, 1,069,354 were displaced, with 168,933 staying inside 1,025 evacuation centers nationwide and 900,421 are taking shelter elsewhere.
According to NDRRMC, 720 houses were damaged — 556 were partially damaged, while 164 were totally destroyed.
Meanwhile, the damage sustained by the country’s crop due to the recent weather disturbance has climbed to over P218 million, affecting 12,456 farmers and fisherfolks.
The government has distributed P145,325,654 worth of assistance to aid the affected people, the NDRRMC said.