‘ENTENG’ LEAVES 10 PEOPLE DEAD -NDRRMC

THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday said tropical storm “Enteng” left at least 10 people dead.

According to the NDRRMC, seven of the 10 fatalities were from Calabarzon, two from Central Visayas, and one from Western Visayas.

Ten 10 persons were injured in Central Visayas.

The council said the casualty reports were still undergoing validation.

“Enteng” affected a total of 147,024 individuals, with 38,058 needing to go to evacuation centers.

Bicol has the highest number of people affected by Enteng, with 85,856 individuals impacted, with Metro Manila following at 41,998. 

At least 17 houses were reported damaged in Bicol, Western Visayas, and Central Visayas.

The NDRRMC also said that there were 157 flooded areas, four rain-induced landslides and three collapsed structures. 

A total of 54 roads and two bridges remain unpassable.