20 people killed by early 2023 rains, floods across the PhilippinesMembers of the Philippine Coast Guard are seen rescuing a senior citizen as floods engulfed Barangay San Jose Gusu, Zamboanga City, January 11, 2023MANILA, Philippines — Casualties pile up as the country continues to feel the effects of heavy downpour and floods brought about by the recent low pressure areas (LPAs), shear line and northeast monsoon since January 2. Around P171.23 million worth of infrastructure have been damaged, this while the agricultural sector suffered P257.76 million worth of losses. Housing damages also continue to rack up (1,135) while 42 roads and 10 bridges are said to be unpassable to all types of vehicles. "Assistance worth P32,367,486.68 were [already] provided to [the] affected population," said the OCD. "Search and Rescue teams and operations [likewise have been] deployed and ongoing."

Source: Philippine Star January 14, 2023 11:54 UTC