By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Monday (28 Oct 2024) reported a tragic toll of 116 lives lost due to the intense onslaught of severe tropical storm ‘Kristine.’
In addition to the fatalities, 39 people remain missing, and 109 individuals sustained injuries as a result of the storm’s impact. The disaster has touched the lives of 6.7 million people—or approximately 1.6 million families—across 10,147 barangays nationwide, leaving a widespread mark of devastation.
The storm’s severe weather also inflicted an estimated P2.5 billion in agricultural losses and P1.5 billion in damages to infrastructure. According to the NDRRMC, approximately 3,004 homes were completely destroyed, while another 41,533 sustained partial damage.
Currently, a total of 160 cities and municipalities have been declared under a state of calamity to expedite relief and recovery efforts.
The full extent of ‘Kristine’s’ impact is still unfolding, as the nation rallies to support affected communities and rebuild the affected areas.
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