Philippines.- In the Philippines, the number of deaths from floods caused by heavy rains rises to 46. In addition, there are 12 injured and 28 missing, according to data published this Friday by the country’s authorities.
More than 517,000 people in ten regions in the central and southern parts of the country have been affected by the natural disaster; Of these, more than 56,000 displaced persons are housed in 151 evacuation centers. Authorities have recorded 435 incidents, such as flooding and landslides, as a result of heavy rains.
The country’s infrastructure was also affected by the catastrophe, which has caused damage to 4,522 houses, three schools, 13 bridges and six government facilities. The damage caused is estimated at more than 1,130 million Philippine pesos (more than 20 million dollars).
The agricultural sector has also been hit by the disaster, with estimated economic losses of 234 million pesos (more than 4 million dollars).
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos declared that “unfortunately, the rains continue,” so vigilance will be strengthened in other regions of the country.
