MANILA – Typhoon Neneng has so far affected 7,519 families in three regions, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday.
In its update, the agency said this figure is equivalent to 27,914 individuals residing in 160 barangays in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Some 32 evacuation centers have been activated and are now sheltering 199 families, which is equivalent to 721 persons with the remainder being helped by relatives and friends.
The NDRRMC also said that 39 road sections and 13 bridges were affected by Neneng's onslaught in Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley.
Around 28 cities and municipalities experienced power interruptions in Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley but as of this time, six towns have already restored their electrical services.
Some 13 towns and cities in Ilocos Region and nine in Cagayan Valley are still awaiting restoration.
Twenty-five houses were reported damaged in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley and the CAR.
The number includes 23 partially damaged and two totally damaged houses.
The NDRRMC has yet to report any casualties and damage related to the typhoon. (PNA)