On October 27, the Philippines’ National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that Typhoon “Tammy” has triggered flooding and landslides in various regions, leading to a tragic death toll of 90, with at least 36 individuals still unaccounted for.
The typhoon made landfall in the northern province of Isabela in the early hours of October 24 and subsequently swept across Luzon from east to west, bringing heavy winds and rain to several areas, including the capital, Manila.
As of 8 a.m. on the 27th, the council reported that over 5.78 million people have been affected nationwide due to Tammy, with more than 380,000 people displaced. A total of 158 municipalities have declared a state of disaster, while 334 municipalities are experiencing power outages, with 156 still without electricity.
The report also noted that the typhoon has caused varying degrees of damage to 27,640 houses and 207 infrastructure sites across the country. At least 218 roads and 40 bridges remain impassable. Additionally, operations at 92 ports have been disrupted, stranding over 2,600 passengers and 1,159 vessels.
The Bicol region has been identified as the most severely impacted area, with nearly 2.5 million people affected there alone.
