Moscow-- The death toll from the floods in the Philippines has reached 27, while the number of injured stands at nearly a dozen, the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported, according to Sputnik.
On Saturday, NDRRMC said that at least 20 people had died amid the floods caused by heavy rainfall. Another eight people were reported injured and one person was missing.
On Sunday, NDRRMC said that the death toll from the floods stood at 27. Eleven people were injured.
A total of 1,281 houses have been damaged, 369 of them were completely destroyed. Over 50 cities have experienced power disruptions. The floods have damaged more than 200 roads and over 50 bridges.
A total of 217 evacuation centers have been set up, currently housing about 112,600 people, according to the disaster management agency.
Source: Saudi Press Agency