FOUR PERSONS were reported dead as Tropical Storm Dante dumped heavy rains that caused floods and landslides in many parts of the country.
In an update on Thursday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said two deaths were reported in Davao Region while the other two were from Soccsksargen.
Meanwhile, two were injured while seven are missing -- four in Western Visayas, two in Eastern Visayas, and one in Davao Region.
The number of fatalities and casualties is still for further validation and verification, the agency added.
The NDRRMC also reported that affected families are placed at 9,831 or 45,456 individuals residing in 89 barangays in Davao Region, Soccsksargen, and Caraga.
Of this number, around 3,090 families or 12,071 persons are being sheltered in 104 evacuation centers while the rest are being aided outside.
The onslaught of Dante has also affected 11 roads and three bridges in Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, and Caraga.
Of this, two roads and three bridges in Central Visayas, Davao Region, and Soccsksargen are still not passable. (Priam Nepomuceno)
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