The Philippines has been hit hard by a series of tropical cyclones, including Typhoon Wepa, Francisco, and Co-May, along with the effects of the southwest monsoon. As of Monday morning, authorities reported 31 fatalities, 17 injuries, and 7 people missing.
The disaster has affected over 1.75 million families – more than 6.27 million people nationwide. Agricultural losses have exceeded 790 million pesos, while infrastructure damage has topped 6.5 billion pesos.
With 192 cities and municipalities declaring a state of calamity, the impact of these storms is felt everywhere. Our hearts go out to everyone affected in these challenging times 🙏. Stay safe and keep looking out for one another!
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Philippines hit by tropical cyclones: 31 dead, over 6 million affected
cgtn.com
