One dead as Typhoon Marce impacts over 261,000 in the Philippines

gmanetwork.com November 10, 2024, 04:01 AM UTC

One person has died due to Typhoon Marce, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. The location of the casualty has not been disclosed. The typhoon affected over 261,000 people across several regions, displacing nearly 27,000 individuals. Damage to infrastructure in Cagayan Valley is estimated at over 25 million pesos. Marce has caused significant destruction, with 892 houses completely destroyed and many roads and bridges rendered impassable. Assistance worth 16.1 million pesos has been provided to those affected.


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