Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Philippine Civil Defense Office reported on the 5th that Typhoon Hagupit has caused flooding and landslides in many parts of the Philippines, resulting in 66 deaths and 26 missing persons.
According to data released by the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, as of 6:00 AM on the 5th, more than 700,000 people across the Philippines have been affected by the disaster, with approximately 348,000 forced to evacuate to temporary shelters.
Typhoon Hagupit made its first landfall in Southern Leyte province on the 4th, subsequently sweeping across the central region from east to west, bringing strong winds and torrential rains to many areas. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) stated that Southern Leyte and Cebu provinces received more rainfall in 24 hours than they would normally receive in the entire month.
Philippine media reported that many areas in Cebu province were flooded, with cars, trucks, and even large shipping containers being swept away by the floodwaters. The Philippine Civil Defense Office said the death toll in Cebu province has reached 49.
Due to the severity of the disaster, the Cebu provincial government declared a state of calamity for the entire province on the evening of the 4th. In addition, the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) stated that 53 municipalities across the Philippines have declared a state of calamity due to severe damage. This will allow local governments to access emergency funds and freeze prices on essential goods.
The NDRRMC also reported that the typhoon damaged 21 roads and 5 bridges nationwide, caused power outages in 61 municipalities, and affected the operation of 145 seaports. The Philippine Coast Guard stated that nearly 5,000 passengers remain stranded at various ports across the country.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), as of 11:00 AM on the 5th, the typhoon's center was located approximately 190 kilometers west of Colón, Palawan province, moving northwest at a speed of 20 kilometers per hour, and is expected to leave the Philippine warning area of responsibility on the evening of the 5th or the early morning of the 6th. (End)
