‘Agaton’ damage reaches over P300M

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MANILA, Philippines — Damages to property caused by tropical depression “Agaton” in Mindanao have reached over P300 million, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Monday.

The total cost of damage in Northern Mindanao, Davao and Carage is now at P328,814,336,92 with P125,383,750.00 for infrastructure and P203,430,586.92 for agriculture.

“Agaton” has claimed at least 40 lives as it triggered floods and landslides. The Davao region, which was steel reeling from the effects of typhoon “Pablo” in 2012, was not spared from the heavy rains.

Nearly 120,000 persons have been moved to shelters and 723,000 were affected in parts of Mindanao.

Six persons were reported missing.

A total of 59 roads and 24 bridges remained impassable, NDRRMC said.

Classes and government work were called off on Monday in parts of Mindanao due to “Agaton,” the first tropical cyclone for the year.

The government had already provided nearly P60 million worth of assistance to the storm victims.

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