Philippines: Over 380,000 residents affected by severe weather in Philippines.
Aug 9, 2026
Shotlist Manila, Philippines - Aug 9, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of traffic after rain Storyline More than 380,000 residents across eight regions in the Philippines have been affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones as of Sunday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of the Philippines (NDRRMC) said. According to the council, at least 110,000 families were affected, and the death toll remained at six, with seven injured persons recorded. Two of the fatalities were caused by a landslide triggered by heavy rain, two by a rockslide, and the remaining two by drowning and electrocution, respectively, according to official reports. The weather disturbances also damaged 148 houses, including 138 partially and 10 totally destroyed, according to the Philippine News Agency. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration hoisted a red rainfall warning on Saturday for multiple areas, including Metro Manila, capital of the Philippines. As of 11:00 on Sunday, the warning remained in force. Many areas in the Philippines have experienced severe flooding, with water levels in some rivers rising. Local authorities are assisting residents in low-lying areas with evacuation and relocation efforts. The NDRRMC said 86 evacuation centers have been set up, sheltering 2,200 families or 7,300 people. Another 1,132 families, or 3,700 persons, are staying outside evacuation centers.
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