9 dead from monsoon, back-to-back cyclonesTwo persons were injured and one reported missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Heavy rains and flooding affected 179,744 families or 866,483 people in the same areas and more in Western and Central Visayas, Central Mindanao, the CARAGA Region and the MIMAROPA Region. The NDRRMC said the southwest monsoon has brought moderate to heavy rains over different provinces in the country since July 11, enhanced by Typhoons Butchoy and Carina. Work, classes suspendedMalacañang suspended work in government offices and classes in all levels in Metro Manila on Tuesday afternoon due to heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Carina. Monsoon rains are forecast over Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro and the rest of Ilocos Region.

Source: Philippine Star July 23, 2024 21:31 UTC