Storm Paeng hits Philippines; death toll nears 100
First Published: 31st October, 2022 9:02 IST
The storm affected 1.8 million Filipinos. Worst affected areas include Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas besides others.
The death toll due to severe tropical storm Paeng which has battered numerous parts of Philippines is nearing the 100 mark.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the death toll in 98. On the other hand, 69 people are reported to be missing.
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The storm affected 1,812,740 people or 575,728 families in 31,942 villages in 17 regions including Metro Manila.
The affected areas include Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula and SOCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos City).
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