The number of people who lost their lives in the floods and landslides caused by the heavy rains caused by the Nalgae Storm, which showed its effect in the south of the Philippines, rose to 72. Search continues for 14 missing persons.
The balance sheet is getting worse in the Nalgae Storm, which has brought heavy rains and winds to the southern parts of the Philippines for two days. In the statement made by the Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), it was reported that the number of people who lost their lives in floods and landslides increased to 72.
It was stated that 67 of the deaths were recorded in the province of Maguindanao, one of the regions most affected by the typhoon. It was stated that the search for the 14 missing persons is continuing.
IT WILL HIT THE CAPITAL
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) stated that the wind speed reached 95 kilometers per hour in Storm Nalgae, while the typhoon was moving towards the west-northwest direction at a speed of 30 kilometers per hour. It was warned that the Nalgae Storm, which is expected to approach around the capital Manila as of tonight, will also increase its effect in the inner parts of the country.
On the other hand, there are an average of 20 tropical storms per year in the Philippines.