Kristine kills 7 persons, affects over 2 million people, says NDRRMC

KRISTINE’S FURY Heavy rains and strong winds brought by Tropical Storm “Kristine” on Tuesday trigger a landslide and massive flooding on the riverside of Barangay San Francisco, Guinobatan in Albay, forcing many residents to flee to evacuation centers. (Photo by MARK ALVIC ESPLANA)

MANILA, Philippines – Seven persons were reported dead by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Thursday morning, October 24, as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine made landfall in Luzon.

On the other hand, more than two million people were affected by the calamity.

In the NDRRMC’s 8 a.m. situation report, four injuries and seven individuals were missing.

These numbers are being validated by the agency.

Of the total reported deaths, Bicol Region had six and Calabarzon had one.

All of the four injuries reported were in Bicol Region.

Meanwhile, of the total missing persons reported, Bicol Region had five while Calabarzon and Ilocos Region each had one.

Of the total reported casualties, Bicol Region reported six deaths, four injuries and one missing person; Calabarzon reported one death and one missing person; and Ilocos Region reported one missing person.

Specifically, the NDRRMC reported that 2,077,643 persons were affected by the tropical storm, noting that 12,334 took shelter at evacuation centers while 364 stayed in other areas.

Of the total affected population, Bicol Region had 1,669,507 persons affected, followed by Bangsamoro with 351,913, and then, Mimaropa with 24,748.

The NDRRMC also recorded 189 flooded areas in Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula and the Bangsamoro region.

READ: Storm Kristine affects over 382,000 persons; 92 areas flooded – NDRRMC