NDRRMC: 95,000 affected, P12.3 million agriculture damage in Bicol Region due to Amang

Tropical Depression Amang affected 95,337 people or 25,762 families in the Bicol Region, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Friday.

In its report, the NDRRMC said 12,632 individuals, or 2,703 families were staying in 76 evacuation centers, while 26 people, or eight families were taking shelter in other places.

Amang also caused P12,341,646.77 in agricultural damage across the region.

The NDRRMC monitored 105 flooding incidents and seven rain-induced landslides in the Bicol and Calabarzon Regions.

At least 25 roads were impassable.

Power was restored in three cities and municipalities which earlier reported service interruptions.

Meanwhile, two domestic flights had been canceled due to the weather.

The 17 seaports that suspended operations have resumed functioning. Some 1,624 passengers, 255 rolling cargo, nine vessels, and nine motorbancas had been stranded.

A total of 186 classes and 24 work schedules had also been suspended.

According to the NDRRMC, P293,298 worth of assistance had been provided to the people affected by Amang.

On Thursday, Amang weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA). — DVM, GMA Integrated News