3 reported dead due to Typhoon Kiyapo, Habagat -NDRRMC

<p>Three individuals were reported dead due to the effects of Typhoon Kiyapo (international name: Noul) and the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday.</p><p>According to the situational report as of 8 a.m. of July 26, the reported deaths were recorded in Davao Region and Soccksksargen. They are still for validation, according to the NDRRMC.</p><p>On the other hand, one individual was also reported missing in the Soccsksargen region.</p><p>Further, 41,382 families or 193,576 individuals from 258 barangays in seven regions were affected by the weather disturbances.</p><p>There are currently 2,359 families or 9,380 persons residing in evacuation centers.</p><p>Moreover, a total of 235 damaged houses were reported in Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Soccsksargen, and BARRM. Of this, 158 were partially damaged while 77 others were totally damaged.</p><p>As of 8 a.m., Kiyapo (now called as Typhoon Noul) is being monitored outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility. It was last monitored at 815 kilometers west northwest of extreme northern Luzon. <strong> - KG GMA News</strong></p>