33 dead, 8.6M affected by storms, monsoon

The Manila Times 31 Aug Philippines

RELENTLESS rains and floods caused by the combined effects of tropical storms Maymay, Luis, Neneng and the southwest monsoon or habagat have claimed 33 lives and affected over 8.6 million people across the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday. The council said deaths were mostly recorded in Benguet, La Union, Rizal, Batangas, Quezon, Oriental Mi

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