‘Enteng’ death toll hits 16; 17 still missing in Philippines


Although Tropical Storm “Enteng” (internationally known as Yagi) has already left the country, floodwaters continued to linger in Marikina City, Philippines on Thursday (Sept 5) due to the southwest monsoon. - Photo: Lyn Rillon

MANILA: The death toll due to Tropical Storm Enteng (international name: Yagi) and the southwest monsoon has reached 16, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Friday (Sept 6).

In its latest bulletin, the NDRRMC said eight of the fatalities were in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon), three in the Bicol Region, two in Central Visayas, two in Eastern Visayas and one in Western Visayas.

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