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Death toll from tropical storm Agaton in Philippines rises to 224

  • By Al Mayadeen Net
  • Source: Agencies
  • 21 Apr 2022 09:20

The number of people affected by the natural disaster has surpassed 2.08 million.

  • The number of people affected by the natural disaster in the Philippines has surpassed 2.08 million
    The number of people affected by the natural disaster in the Philippines has surpassed 2.08 million.

The number of deaths caused by the tropical storm Agaton in the Philippines has risen to 224, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) confirmed on Thursday.

The number of people affected by the natural disaster has surpassed 2.08 million.

More than 175,000 have left their homes over the tropical storm. As many as 75 areas still remain without electricity.

Philippines among vulnerable nations to climate change impacts

The tropical storm hit the Philippines on April 9-12, causing floods and almost 90 landslides.

Agaton struck at the beginning of Holy Week, one of the most important holidays in the mainly Catholic nation when thousands travel to visit relatives.

It came four months after a super typhoon hit the country, killing more than 400 and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless.

The Philippines - ranked among the most vulnerable nations to the impacts of climate change - is hit by an average of 20 storms every year.    

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