A total 156 people were reported dead, 37 were missing, and 275 were injured due to the onslaught of Typhoon Odette, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Tuesday.
In its latest update, the NDRRMC said only nine deaths have been validated, including two each in Guimaras and Bohol, and one each in Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental.
NDRRMC spokesperson Mark Timbal noted that they are coordinating with the Philippine National Police to verify the organization’s tally of 375 deaths.
“We have a reported 156 fatalities that are still subject for verification as of this point, 37 missing, and 275 injured persons as a consequence of Typhoon Odette,” he said in an ANC interview.
Timbal added that the PNP tally may include “verbal items” and multiple entries of single cases.
The most affected areas were Mimaropa, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Caraga,and some parts of Bangsamoro, according to him.
Food, water, shelter repair materials, and hygiene kits are the priority assistance given to the victims, he added.
A total of 135 cities and municipalities reported problems with communication lines. Of which, 107 have been restored.—AOL, GMA News
NDRRMC: 156 reported dead, 37 missing due to Odette
Source: Balita News
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