Severe Rainfall in the Philippines Claims Lives: 1.3 Million Affected

The severe weather conditions in the Philippines, triggered by tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and monsoon rains, have resulted in the loss of 12 lives, with 11 people injured. Approximately 1.3 million people have been negatively impacted by the severe weather. Furthermore, 58,650 individuals are currently residing in evacuation centers.The flooding and landslides caused by the rainfall have affected numerous homes and businesses in the Philippines. Lawrance Mina, an official from the Office of Civil Defense, provided a statement regarding the tropical cyclones and monsoon rains affecting the country.