Death toll from 'Agaton' hits 148, damage nears P200M

by Francis Earl Cueto - Agence France-Presse

Apr 15, 2022 10:55 am

(UPDATE) The death toll from landslides and flooding in the Philippines triggered by tropical storm Agaton (international name: Megi) has risen to 148 while damage to agriculture and infrastructure neared the P200 million mark, government authorities said.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Friday that damage to agriculture and infrastructure in the Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas and parts of Mindanao was estimated at P186,632,976.31 and P6,950,000.

AND DEATH CAME RUSHING DOWN A resident on board a motorbanca captures the landslide that hit her hometown of Abuyog in Leyte on April 12, 2022 caused by Tropical Depression 'Agaton'. Over 70 people died from the storm, most of whom were buried by landslides. VIDEO FROM THE FACEBOOK ACCOUNT OF CHRISTINE BAQUILOD

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