MANILA — The number of individuals affected by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” has reached 2,077,643, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) as of Thursday (24 Oct 2024).
This figure represents 431,738 families from 2,124 villages across various regions, including Ilocos, Cagayan, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Notably, at least 1,669,507 of those affected are from the Bicol Region.
The NDRRMC’s situation report also confirmed that the storm has resulted in 7 fatalities, 4 injuries, and 7 individuals reported missing.
In terms of infrastructure, over 1,000 houses were damaged—915 partially and 92 completely. Additionally, 296 roads and bridges were noted as either flooded or impassable, although water levels in 44 areas have since receded.
As a response to the disaster, at least 18 municipalities and cities have declared a state of calamity. Assistance totaling P21,516,422.45 has been provided to the affected families.
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