Philippines deaths from typhoons reach 575, with 56 missings.
The report noted that deaths resulted from the 15th. This year, the most damaging typhoon that has struck this Southeast Asian country was recorded within Central Visayas and the Caraga region located in the north-eastern part of Mindanao island.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported that 58 people died on Monday.
However, only four deceased have received confirmation. The agency also said that 18 people remain in the dark.
Bohol is one of the most severely affected areas of the central Philippines. Typhoons confirmed 94 deaths as of Monday, as per Bohol governor Arthur Yap, and at least 18 others were missing.
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The disaster-response organization of the country stated that the storm has caused the deaths of more than 1 million individuals and has forced the relocation of 442,424 residents.
The initial estimation of damages to agriculture is 118.28 million pesos ($2 million) and 225.17 million pesos ($4 million) to infrastructure.
On the 16th of December, the typhoon struck Siargao Island off the eastern coast of Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines.
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“We are still assessing the damage, but it is huge. The typhoon leveled the entire community to the ground, no electricity, water, and food,” said Defense Secretary and NDRRMC Chairman Delfin Lorenzana.
The government is currently addressing the water and food shortages and providing medical assistance to those injured.
“I have directed the armed forces to deploy all available assets such as ships, boats, aircraft, and trucks to bring relief goods to the stricken areas and the deployment of troops if necessary,” Lorenzana stated.
As of now, NDRRMC spokesperson Mark Timbal stated that 29 foreigners were removed to Siargao Island that is famous for its surfing.
“The tourists have been identified, and they are in good condition,” said the official Said.
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