Death Toll from Typhoon Nalgae in the Philippines Reaches 154
The death toll from Typhoon Nalgae in the Philippines has risen to 154. This was reported by Gоворит Москва.
It was noted that 128 people have sustained injuries of varying degrees, and 35 individuals are considered missing. Earlier reports indicated 152 fatalities.
Overall, more than four million local residents have been affected by the storm, with over one million currently in evacuation centers.
In total, there have been 1,500 incidents recorded across 13 regions of the republic due to the natural disaster, including floods and landslides.
The storm has damaged 22,500 houses and destroyed more than 2,500 structures. The disaster has also resulted in the destruction of 504 roads and 120 bridges.
Power outages have been reported in 359 cities, while 38 communities are experiencing communication issues and 11 communities are facing water supply problems.
Classes have been suspended in 666 educational institutions and operations have ceased in 233 businesses. A state of emergency is in effect in 437 cities.
The damage to agriculture has been estimated at $47 million.