Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 10) – The low pressure area (LPA) that drenched several regions over the weekend left damage worth more than ₱200 million, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
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The OCD on Tuesday said damage to infrastructure was estimated at ₱125 million, and ₱77 million for agriculture.
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Among the regions affected were Bicol, Western and Eastern Visayas, Mimaropa, Northern Mindanao, Davao, Caraga, and BARMM.
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The OCD added that 815 families or 3,387 individuals remain in evacuation centers so far.
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The agency urged local government units to review geohazard maps and map out flood and landslide prone areas to prevent or minimize damage and casualties.
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“Maganda rin yung pagkakaroon ng preventive evacuation para maiwasan natin magkaroon ng dagdag na sakuna dulot ng pag re-rescue sa ating mga kababayan dulot ng pagtataas ng tubig baha,” OCD Joint Information Center head Diego Mariano added.
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