Aid for storm victims pours in as death toll continues to rise

by Philippine News Agency - Moises Cruz - Franco Jose C. Baroña - Francisco Tuyay

Nov 02, 2024 12:17 am

GOVERNMENT and non-government organizations have so far provided P996.6 million worth of assistance to the victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) and Super Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-rey), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Friday.

In its 8 a.m. situation update, the disaster response agency said the assistance has reached 588,784 families in 15 stricken regions.

NEIGHBORLY SUPPORT. Indonesian military helicopters arrive at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Oct. 31, 2024. The Philippine Air Force said these would augment ongoing relief efforts in typhoon-hit areas. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE

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