17.08.2026 11:50
Twin cyclones and monsoon rains impacting the Philippines have paralyzed life. While 23 people have lost their lives in floods and landslides, more than 5 million people have been adversely affected by the disaster.
The disaster caused by tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, which have been affecting the Philippines for days, along with monsoon rains, is taking a heavy toll. Floods and landslides across the country have claimed 23 lives, while more than 5 million citizens have been adversely affected.
24 THOUSAND PEOPLE SHELTERING
According to information reported by the Philippines News Agency (PNA), Civil Defense Office (OCD) official Diego Mariano announced the latest extent of the disaster at a press conference. Mariano stated that thousands of homes had been submerged due to heavy rains and reported that more than 24,000 people are currently housed in 523 evacuation centers.
MORE THAN 5 MILLION PEOPLE AFFECTED
It was noted that the number of people directly affected by the adverse weather across the country has exceeded 5 million. Search and Rescue Efforts Continue. According to official figures released, 17 people were injured in the disaster, while search efforts continue for 1 person who was swept away by currents or trapped under a landslide. Authorities warned that rains could persist in the region and maintained a state of alert against the risk of flooding and landslides.