'Enteng' death toll now at 16, with 17 still missing - NDRRMC | ABS-CBN
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'Enteng' death toll now at 16, with 17 still missing - NDRRMC
'Enteng' death toll now at 16, with 17 still missing - NDRRMC
Published Sep 06, 2024 11:34 AM PHT
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Updated Sep 06, 2024 03:23 PM PHT
Residents clean a road covered with mud and debris after a flood along Karangalan Drive, caused by Typhoon Enteng and the Southwest Monsoon September 3, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News
Residents clean a road covered with mud and debris after a flood along Karangalan Drive, caused by Typhoon Enteng and the Southwest Monsoon September 3, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — The death toll from "Enteng," which has intensified into a super typhoon after leaving the Philippine area of responsibility, along with habagat, has reached 16, according to a National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) situational report released Friday.
MANILA — The death toll from "Enteng," which has intensified into a super typhoon after leaving the Philippine area of responsibility, along with habagat, has reached 16, according to a National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) situational report released Friday.
The agency is still validating this number, along with the reported 11 injuries and 17 missing.
The agency is still validating this number, along with the reported 11 injuries and 17 missing.
Around 538,000 families or more than 2 million individuals have been affected across 10 regions, with more than 36,000 persons still in 424 evacuation centers.
Around 538,000 families or more than 2 million individuals have been affected across 10 regions, with more than 36,000 persons still in 424 evacuation centers.
Meanwhile, more than P92 million worth of assistance has been provided to about 102,000 families in 9 regions.
Meanwhile, more than P92 million worth of assistance has been provided to about 102,000 families in 9 regions.
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Damage to infrastructure was pegged at P223.6 million.
Damage to infrastructure was pegged at P223.6 million.
The Department of Agriculture said agricultural damage due to Enteng so far reached P659 million, with the rice sector sustaining the highest losses.
"Pinakamalaki dito sa Bicol region, partikular sa probinsya ng Camarines Sur, umabot ito ng P324 million at ang naapektuhan ay ang rice sector,” Agriculture Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said in a televised briefing.
The official said rice supply remained enough, owing to a good harvest season and ample volume of imports.
He said the DA was ready to assist farmers affected by Enteng.
The Department of Agriculture said agricultural damage due to Enteng so far reached P659 million, with the rice sector sustaining the highest losses.
"Pinakamalaki dito sa Bicol region, partikular sa probinsya ng Camarines Sur, umabot ito ng P324 million at ang naapektuhan ay ang rice sector,” Agriculture Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said in a televised briefing.
The official said rice supply remained enough, owing to a good harvest season and ample volume of imports.
He said the DA was ready to assist farmers affected by Enteng.
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