At least nine people were reported dead and over 3 millions individuals were affected by the combined fury of tropical cyclones #NikaPH, #OfelPH, and #PepitoPH, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
The storms caused widespread flooding, with 107 areas still inundated.
Rain-induced landslides were reported in eight locations, along with incidents of fallen debris and collapsed dikes.
A total of 94 roads and 44 bridges remain impassable, the NDRRMC said in its 8 a.m. report.
Power outages disrupted 224 cities and municipalities, with supply only restored in 150 areas.
Water supply issues were reported in 13 cities and municipalities, with five still experiencing interruptions.
Communication lines were disrupted in 41 areas, leaving 23 still without service.
Among the over 3 million individuals affected, nearly 290,000 individuals were sheltered in evacuation centers, while more than 154,000 stayed with relatives or temporary housing.
The Bicol Region experienced the most significant devastation, with over 1.5 million residents impacted and thousands displaced.
The storms also destroyed or damaged more than 22,000 homes nationwide, with the Bicol Region bearing the worst brunt with 2,769 destroyed, and 8,685 partially damaged.
Infrastructure damage has reached an estimated P1.5 billion, while agriculture losses totaled over P8.6 million.
Relief efforts are underway, though only 28 percent of the 315,163 families in need of assistance have been served.
A total of 21 cities and municipalities were placed under a state of calamity.
These include nine areas in Region 2, one in Region 3, and 11 in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).