The death toll from the onslaught of Typhoons Mirasol, Nando, and Opong has risen to 42, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
The updated figure was released after authorities confirmed two additional fatalities, raising the number from the previously reported 40 deaths.
The Bicol Region recorded the highest number of casualties at 22, followed by Region II and the Cordillera Administrative Region. Of the total fatalities, four have been confirmed, while 14 individuals remain missing.
The NDRRMC said the three successive storms affected an estimated 4.5 million people across different regions of the Philippines. Communities continue to deal with flooding, landslides, and damage to homes and infrastructure.
Authorities are carrying out search and rescue operations in areas where people remain unaccounted for. Disaster response teams are also providing relief assistance to thousands of families displaced by the storms.
Officials noted that casualty figures may continue to rise as search efforts progress and local governments complete their assessments.
The series of storms has drawn concern from both local and national officials, who stress the importance of preparedness and coordination among agencies in responding to large-scale disasters.
The NDRRMC said it will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new information becomes available.
Typhoons Mirasol, Nando, and Opong struck in close succession, overwhelming disaster response capacities in many areas. Residents in hard-hit provinces are being urged to remain cautious, especially in areas vulnerable to landslides and flooding.
With millions affected, the government emphasized that relief and rehabilitation efforts will be sustained to help communities recover from the devastation.
