Death Toll Rises to 30 from Southwest Monsoon Impact
MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the southwest monsoon and three tropical cyclones has climbed to 30, according to the latest report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Saturday morning. The southwest monsoon impact has caused widespread devastation, affecting millions across the country.
Authorities recorded nine fatalities in Metro Manila, six in Western Visayas, and four in Calabarzon. Meanwhile, Negros Island Region and Northern Mindanao each reported three deaths. Central Luzon had two fatalities, while Mimaropa, the Davao Region, and Caraga each reported one.
Missing Persons and Affected Families
Of the total deaths, 13 have been officially confirmed by local authorities, while 17 are still undergoing verification. Additionally, seven people remain missing: two each from Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Western Visayas, and one from Central Luzon. Five of these missing individuals have been validated, with two still pending verification.
Nearly 5.3 million people, or approximately 1.46 million families, have been affected by the southwest monsoon and the cyclones, local leaders noted. This widespread impact has caused severe disruptions in daily life and local economies.
Overview of the Tropical Cyclones
Three tropical cyclones battered the Philippines in recent weeks: Severe Tropical Storm Crising (international name: Wipha), Tropical Storm Dante (Francisco), and Typhoon Emong (Co-may). Although Crising did not make landfall, it influenced weather conditions until it left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on the morning of July 19.
Tropical Storm Dante also avoided landfall and exited the PAR on Thursday afternoon. In contrast, Typhoon Emong made landfall twice—first in Pangasinan late Thursday night, then in Ilocos Sur on Friday morning—before leaving the PAR on Saturday morning.
The NDRRMC continues to monitor the situation closely and urges residents to stay vigilant amid ongoing weather disturbances. For more news and updates on the southwest monsoon impact, visit Filipinokami.com.
