Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 1) — A total of 49 deaths were recorded after the torrential rains and flooding over the Christmas weekend, disaster response officials said Sunday.
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On Jan. 1, 2023, 49 were reported dead, 22 missing, and 16 injured, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said.
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Of the 49 deaths, 33 still need to be validated. Majority of the deaths and injuries were reported in Northern Mindanao (Region 10) at 25 and 14, respectively.
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Overall, 141,115 families or 553,983 individuals were affected by the disaster. About 14,223 families or 51,456 individuals were displaced from their residences.
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Currently, 3,232 families or 10,147 individuals are still in evacuation centers. Most of these affected families hail from Northern Mindanao, MIMAROPA, and CARAGA.
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Damage to infrastructure and agriculture was pegged ₱1.13 billion and ₱245 million, respectively. Relief funds amounting to ₱47.9 million were released to the victims.
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