6M residents suffer from floods, rains — NDRRMC 

More than six million individuals have been affected by prolonged heavy rains and severe flooding across several regions, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Friday.

The NDRRMC has so far recorded 29 deaths, 19 injured persons, and three missing due to the weather disturbances.

Estimated infrastructure damage has reached more than P4 million, with around 1,884 structures partially damaged and 226 destroyed.

According to the agency’s latest data as of August 21, the flooding was triggered by tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, along with the intensified southwest monsoon or habagat.

A total of 88 cities and municipalities have been placed under a state of calamity.

Under such a declaration, the government can release emergency funds like the Quick Response Fund, control the prices of basic goods to prevent hoarding, and fast‑track relief, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts.

In Pangasinan, Dagupan City and the towns of Santa Barbara, Mangaldan, Bugallon, and Mangatarem have declared a state of calamity.

Also under a state of calamity are Masinloc in Zambales, Rodriguez in Rizal, and Nasugbu in Batangas.

Meanwhile, the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Cavite have declared province‑wide states of calamity.