Number of fatalities due to Kristine and Leon rises to 145; Leon now a super typhoon

Raging floodwaters in Tiwi, Albay due to storm Kristine (international name: Trami), October 23, 2024. - Photo from Tiwi LGU

MANILA: The number of reported deaths due to the combined effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) and Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-rey) has climbed to 145, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Wednesday (Oct 30).

At the same time, the NDRRMC disclosed that only 14 of these deaths have been validated, adding that 115 were injured and 37 were missing.