More deaths in national count
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 15) – The number of fatalities in Baybay City and Abuyog town in Leyte due to Tropical Depression Agaton has increased to 156, according to local authorities.
In its latest report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council confirmed at least 137 casualties due to Agaton.
Twenty-eight are missing, while eight were injured, the agency added.
Other reports are still being validated.
The Department of Agriculture also said the damage due to Agaton has swelled to ₱639.7 million. Affected commodities include rice, corn, high-value crops, and livestock.
Forty-two of the bodies were from Pilar village, two from Bahay, and one each from Tib-o and Combis village.
According to Abuyog Mayor Jemuel Kin Traya, at least 150 residents from the municipality are still missing.
In its 6 p.m report on Friday, the Baybay City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said it has recorded 110 deaths.
CNN Philippines’ Wil Mark Amazona contributed to this report.
The recovered remains were from the villages of Kantagnos (50), Mailhi (21), Bunga (17), Can-ipa (5), San Agustin (3), Maypatag (2), Pangasugan (VSU) (2), Palhi (2). One body each came from the following villages: Candadam, Zone 21, Caridad, Igang, Sto. Rosario, Gacat, Apid, and Inopacan.
Of these, 26 are “gender not known,” authorities said. Around 94 others remain missing, they added.
Meanwhile, Abuyog town has listed 46 new casualties after 11 more bodies were found on Thursday afternoon, the provincial police office confirmed.
