Dateline philippines Super Typhoon ‘Egay’ wreaks havoc on 5 regions in PH — NDRRMC

by FranCo JoSe C. Baroña ManilaTimes.net

A TOTAL of 4,554 families or 16,888 individuals from across five regions in the country have, so far, been affected by Super Typhoon “Egay,” according to the latest situational report issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Council (NDRRMC).

Regions currently being affected by the onslaught of Egay are Ilocos, Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon), Bicol, Western Visayas, and Northern Mindanao

The NDRRMC reported that of the total number of the affected population, 79 persons from Western

Visayas were preemptively evacuated.

On the other hand, 100 persons have been displaced due to the effects of Egay. At least three evacuation centers have also been set up.

At least one person was reported injured.

Meanwhile, a total of 21 rain-induced landslides and floods were reported in Calabarzon, Bicol, Western Visayas, and Northern Mindanao, the NDRRMC said.

At least eight houses were damaged by the super typhoon with an estimated cost of P195,000.

Three damaged infrastructures were also reported.

On the other hand, classes in 128 cities and municipalities from the affected regions were suspended. Work was also suspended in 87 cities and municipalities.

The NDRRMC said a total of six domestic flights were canceled in Ilocos, Bicol, and Metro Manila.

Around 70 seaports also suspended operations in Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, and Eastern Visayas.

A total of 4,743 passengers, 644 rolling cargoes, and 22 vessels were stranded.

So far, eight houses were reported damaged, seven partially and one totally, due to Egay and the Southwest Monsoon effects. n