The death toll from persistent and widespread rain and floods triggered by various weather systems since early January increased to 39, the NDRRMC said. | BPinlacINQ
The NDRRMC has so far validated 19 of the total reported deaths and is still in the process of validating the rest.
Meanwhile, the agency said 12 people were injured and five others remain missing due to the incessant inclement weather brought about by the combined effects of the low pressure areas , northeast monsoon , and shear line since the start of the year. To date, at least 1.9 million people or 475,983 families across 2,516 barangays in the country have been affected by the various weather systems, the NDRRMC added.
The estimated cost of damage to agriculture and infrastructure, on the other hand, was pegged at P833 million and P430 million, respectively, as of January 25.RELATED STORY
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