Over 380,000 residents affected by severe weather in Philippines

NAMPA / Xinhua
2026-08-09
MANILA, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- The enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones have affected more than 380,000 residents across eight regions in the Philippines, according to Philippine official media reports on Sunday. According to the Philippine News Agency, at least 110,000 families were affected, and the death toll remained at six, with seven injured persons recorded. The weather disturbances also damaged 148 houses, including 138 partial......
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