'Labuyo' death toll climbs to 4; P69M infra, agri damaged

MANILA, Philippines - The death toll from the onslaught of Typhoon "Labuyo" has increased to four while over 30,000 remain displaced, the state disaster agency reported Tuesday.

In its latest update, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the two newest fatalities are from Boljoon, Cebu, who died due to flashfloods on August 10.

They were identified as Alvin Sesante, 42; and Nelson Fuentes, 34. Their bodies were found on Sunday.

The NDRRMC also reported that the number of injured persons climbed to six while 11 others remain missing.

Labuyo has affected 31,287 families or 153,893 people from 15 provinces in the Cordillera, Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, and Bicol regions.

Of this figure, the NDRRMC said 36,433 are still inside evacuation centers.

As of Tuesday afternoon, 27 roads and 13 bridges have been affected by the typhoon while 2,099 houses have been damaged.

A total of P69.29 million worth of damage to infrastructures and agriculture was reported in four regions.

Floodings were also reported in 45 villages in Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Bulacan, Bataan, and Pampanga, as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.