Nearly 586,000 Affected by Southwest Monsoon, TCs Luis and Maymay; Homes, Infrastructure Damaged
Nearly 586,000 individuals have been affected by the combined effects of the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay, according to the NDRRMC. Significant damage to homes and infrastructure has been reported, with economic losses estimated to exceed P1.12 billion.
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