Manila: Heavy rains and floods devastated parts of the Philippines over the Christmas weekend, the national disaster response agency said Wednesday.
According to reports, the death toll from Christmas day rains and flooding in the southern Philippines has risen to 25, with a further 26 people still missing.
While nearly 400,000 people were affected, with over 81,000 still in shelters and nine others injured, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said.
The disaster management council said 1,196 houses were damaged by the floods, while sections of 123 roads and 12 bridges were affected.
The weather bureau said on Wednesday that flooding and landslides are likely, especially in areas with significant prior rainfall.
Each year about 20 typhoons and storms batter the Philippines, one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries.
