08-07-2025
Almost 96K people in Luzon affected by Bising, Habagat — NDRRMC
A total of 95,906 people or 30,682 families in Luzon were affected by Tropical Cyclone Bising and the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Tuesday.
In its report, the NDRRMC said the affected communities were reported in the Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
The NDRRMC said that of the total affected population, nine people or two families were staying in evacuation centers while 3,026 people or 1,022 families were taking shelter in other places.
Floods were reported in 53 areas, landslides in two areas, and falling debris incidents in two areas amid the bad weather, according to the NDRRMC.
A total of 16 houses were damaged—12 partially and four totally. Three roads remained impassable to motorists.
Classes in 247 areas and work schedules in 36 areas were suspended due to the threat of Bising and Habagat.
Assistance worth P687,569 has been provided so far to the victims, the NDRRMC said.
On Monday, Bising (international name: Danas) again exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). The tropical cyclone re-entered PAR late Sunday evening after exiting Friday afternoon. — RF, GMA Integrated News
