Severe Tropical Storm Kristine affects over 2.3 million people in the Philippines
Summary: Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has affected over 2.3 million people in the Philippines, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The storm has caused flooding in 2,530 barangays nationwide.
Of those affected, 254,189 individuals have been displaced. Approximately 193,366 are in evacuation centers, while others have sought shelter elsewhere.
The storm has also led to reports of 20 deaths in the Bicol region, pending validation. The government has provided over 49 million pesos in assistance to affected families.
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