Over 13,000 Filipino families have been impacted by the combined forces of the shear line, the northeast monsoon (known locally as amihan), and Tropical Depression Wilma, as reported by the Philippines’ National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
On Sunday, December 7, the NDRRMC reported that 13,470 families, equating to 35,401 individuals across six regions, 14 provinces, and 34 cities and municipalities, have been affected by these weather conditions. Fortunately, no casualties or infrastructure damage have been reported yet.
Seaport Disruptions
While airports remain unaffected, seaport operations have experienced disruptions across several regions, according to Philstar.com.
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The NDRRMC stated that 118 seaports were impacted, stranding 8,447 passengers and 2,688 rolling cargoes. Additionally, 98 vessels and 24 motorbancas are stranded.
Meanwhile, 14,719 people were evacuated as a precaution from MIMAROPA, Region 7, Region 8, CARAGA, and the Negros Island Region. Authorities identified eight flooded areas in Region 5, Region 8, and CARAGA, with seven road sections affected but still passable.
The estimated cost of assistance provided to the affected families has reached Php76,472, according to the agency.
