Death toll from Typhoon Inday, enhanced monsoon rises to 18; over 123,000 families affected - OCD
The Philippines' Office of Civil Defense reports that Typhoon Inday and the southwest monsoon have caused 18 deaths and affected over 562,000 people. Government agencies are currently conducting search, rescue, and relief operations across the country.
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This underscores the severe impact of extreme weather events on infrastructure and public safety in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - The combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat and Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) have affected more than 123,000 families nationwide, while the reported death toll has risen to 18, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Sunday.The OCD said 123,000 families, or 562,000 individuals have been affected by heavy rains, flooding and landslides across affected areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.The agency said reports of 18 fatalities, seven injuries and 12 missing persons are being validated.Of the reported deaths, 10 were recorded in Malapatan, Sarangani; six in Calanogas, Lanao del Sur; and two in Bukidnon.
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