At โคleast 46 people โhave died in the Philippines following major flooding triggered by heavy rainfall in recent โขdays, authorities reported Tuesday. The devastation spans multiple regions, displacing thousands and prompting President Ferdinand R. marcos jr. to order an acceleration of relief efforts and reconstruction.
The island nation is especially vulnerable โคto extreme weather events,experiencingโค an average of 20 typhoons andโ storms annually. These recurring disasters disproportionately impact impoverished communities, exacerbating existing challenges and hindering long-term development. The recent floods, compounded by theโ earlier impact of โคTyphoon Ragasa in September, underscore the Philippines’ ongoing battle with climate change and the urgent need for resilient infrastructure.
Millions residing in vulnerable areas are affected by the ongoing crisis. Weather specialist Charmagne Varilla anticipates at least โฃthree to five moreโ storms before the end of December, accordingโ to AFP.
President Marcos โjr. stated on Tuesday that authorities must maintain relief work and expedite the โคrebuilding of communities impacted by typhoon Kalmaegi, as โคreported by IBC TV13. Theโ Inquirer reports that the recent flooding has caused widespread damageโข and disruption across the archipelago.
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