MANILA, Philippines — Death toll due to Tropical Storm Dante rose to four on Thursday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported. The NDRRMC also said Dante has affected 9,831 families or 45,456 persons in 89 barangays in Davao, Soccskargen and Caraga regions. DamageThe NDRRMC said it also received reports that 11 road sections and three bridges were affected regions of Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Davao and Soccsksargen. Eleven provinces in Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas and Caraga regions experienced power interruption, the council also said. The NDRRMC also said agricultural damage Dante wrought reached P14.6 million, affecting 442 farmers in Soccskargen and Caraga regions.

Source: Philippine Star June 03, 2021 05:59 UTC