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At least 19 people have been killed and four remain missing after severe flooding and landslides triggered by southwest monsoon rains and tropical storms Luis and Kujira swept across the Philippines, affecting about 2.27 million people nationwide.
The Philippines' National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said the death toll rose to 19 after authorities recovered seven additional bodies linked to the severe weather that has persisted since Aug. 2.
As heavy rains and storms continued to hit parts of the country, authorities moved more than 94,990 people into temporary shelters across 919 evacuation centers in the affected areas.
The disaster damaged 684 homes, including 45 that were completely destroyed, according to the council.
The southwest monsoon refers to a seasonal weather pattern that can bring prolonged and intense rainfall, while tropical storms Luis and Kujira added to the severe conditions that set off flooding and landslides.
Beyond the human toll, the disaster caused significant material losses, with damage to infrastructure estimated at around $23 million.
Losses in the agricultural sector were estimated at a further $2.21 million as authorities continued to assess the impact of the widespread severe weather.
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