Metro Manila, Philippines – The combined effects of Typhoon Inday and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) have left 17 people reported dead, nine missing, and four injured in parts of the country, said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
In its 6 a.m. situational report on Saturday, July 11, the agency said the fatalities were 10 in Malapatan, Sarangani; five in Calanogas, Lanao del Sur; and two in Bukidnon. Most drowned, while others were killed from landslides.
The agency also reported nine missing persons—three from Malapatan, Sarangani, and six from Calanogas, Lanao del Sur—as well as four people injured in landslides in Marinduque, Sarangani, and Lanao del Sur.
The NDRRMC said 514,738 people, or 112,505 families, have been affected by the weather disturbances. Of these, around 11,200 from nearly 2,900 families are staying in 77 evacuation centers.
It also listed 153 damaged houses, while over ₱16.4 million in assistance was provided to families.
The NDRRMC said it is validating all reported casualties.
