The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has reported that the widespread impacts of Typhoon Uwan have affected more than 3.5 million people across the Philippines, with a staggering 366 areas still grappling with floodwaters.
In its latest situation report, the NDRRMC confirmed the massive scale of the disaster, noting that despite the typhoon moving away from the landmass, hundreds of cities and municipalities remain submerged due to heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers.
The latest figures highlight a severe humanitarian crisis, with the estimated 3.5 million affected individuals spanning numerous regions, indicating the extensive reach and duration of the storm’s fallout, which includes the effects of associated monsoon enhancement.
Disaster response teams continue to focus on relief operations, particularly in the hardest-hit areas where the majority of the 366 flooded locations are concentrated.
Efforts are underway to evacuate remaining trapped residents and deliver essential aid, including food packs and medical assistance, to the millions displaced or otherwise impacted by the severe flooding.
The NDRRMC is coordinating with local government units to fast-track recovery and rehabilitation efforts, while also conducting damage assessment to infrastructure and agriculture across the affected provinces.
The situation remains critical as authorities monitor water levels and work to restore essential services in the submerged communities.
