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Baguio typhoon leaves P40-M damages

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines –The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) reported more than P40 million worth of damage to public infrastructure from July 17 to July 31, due to heavy rains and strong winds brought by typhoons Crising, Dante and Emong, along with incessant southwest monsoon rains in Baguio City.

The CDRRMC also reported that one person died, two were injured, one is missing and 378 families consisting of 1,593 individuals were affected by flooding and landslides in various parts of the city.

In the Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) data as of July 31. there were 98 soil erosion, landslide and rockfall incidents including one possible sinkhole subject for further validation by the Environment Management Bureau (EMB).

A total of 91 fallen and leaning trees were removed in various locations in the city.

A total of 34 families consisting of 138 individuals continue to seek shelter in various barangay evacuation areas while 128 families consisting of 370 individuals are temporarily staying with their neighbors or relatives due to damaged houses.

Engr. Charles Bryan Carame, head of the CDRRMO, said most of the damaged properties were due to landslides and fallen trees.

There were nine houses that were totally damaged and 57 partially damaged houses while one vehicle was completely destroyed due to falling rocks.

The Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) also recorded P7.2 million in damage to their power lines as of July 31, 2025.

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