Tropical Storm Kiyapo kills 3 victims

The Taytay–San Isidro Bridge in Baggao, Cagayan is submerged in floodwaters because of heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Kiyapo on Friday, July 24. (Photo from Baggao Information Office) MANILA, Philippines — Three individuals died from the effects of Tropical Storm Kiyapo (international name Noul), said the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) on Sunday. According to the NDRRMC in its latest situation report, one of the deaths occurred in Davao, while the other two happened in Sarangani. READ: ‘Kiyapo’ unleashes floods across PH Article continues after this advertisement The NDRRMC, however, said the two deaths in Sarangani are still being validated. Meanwhile, one other individual is currently listed as “missing” also in Sarangani. More than 59,000 families or over 285,000 individuals have been affected by Kiyapo so far, of which over 2,500 families are currently inside evacuation centers. The NDRRMC said the government has already provided P5.5 million worth of assistance to those affected by the weather disturbance. /apl Article continues after this advertisement Article continues after this advertisement Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.