Aghon leaves over P1B worth of agri, infra damage — NDRRMC

Damage to infrastructure and agriculture across the country due to Tropical Cyclone Aghon has exceeded P1 billion, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday.

In its latest report, the NDRRMC said P942,546,193 worth of damage to infrastructure was reported in Calabarzon. For agriculture, P85,627,965 worth of damage was reported in Calabarzon and Mimaropa.

The number of fatalities was reported at eight, according to the NDRRMC.

A total of 152,266 persons or 41,105 families were affected by Aghon in Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas.

Of the affected population, 624 individuals or 185 families were still staying in evacuation centers, while 2,220 persons or 575 families were taking shelter in other places.

A total of 7,659 houses were damaged due to Aghon—6,907 partially and 752 totally.

Nineteen cities and municipalities declared a state of calamity.

Power outages were still reported in six areas and communication line issues in one area, the NDRRMC said.

Two domestic flights remained canceled.

As one seaport was non-operational, a total of 142 passengers and one vessel were still stranded in Central Visayas as of posting time.

Assistance worth P15,302,323 has been provided to the victims.

Aghon exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on May 29. — VDV, GMA Integrated News