Philippines: Tropical Storm Paeng death toll hits 160; agricultural and infrastructure damage now at RM900 million

People secure their homes following heavy rains brought by the Tropical Storm Nalgae (Paeng) in Manila, Philippines, October 29, 2022. - Reuters

MANILA, Nov 12 (Philippines Daily Inquirer/ANN): The number of reported deaths due to Severe Tropical Storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) has jumped to 160, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Saturday.

The combined agricultural and infrastructure damage has surpassed pesos 11 billion (RM900 million), the NDRRMC’s latest report showed.