Super Typhoon Uwan Causes Over PHP4 Billion in Agricultural and Infrastructure Losses

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Monday that Super Typhoon Uwan inflicted more than PHP4 billion in damages to agriculture and infrastructure. The agency's recent situational update detailed agricultural losses amounting to PHP1.79 billion, while infrastructure damage reached PHP2.27 billion.

The powerful cyclone, which swept through Luzon and parts of Visayas earlier this month, impacted 12,993 farmers and fisherfolk, damaging 9,677.93 hectares of farmland. Of this, 7,222.45 hectares are partially recoverable, whereas 2,454.78 hectares suffered total destruction. The estimated production loss stands at approximately 89,201.53 metric tons.

In addition to agricultural losses, Uwan damaged 266,675 houses across 14 regions, with 25,279 categorized as completely destroyed. The affected population includes 1,954,307 families, equivalent to around 6.9 million individuals, residing in 14,454 barangays spanning 16 regions.

As of Monday morning, 108,426 families are currently receiving aid inside 5,092 evacuation centers, while another 37,400 families are being assisted outside these centers.

The NDRRMC also confirmed that casualties are under review, with 26 deaths, 47 injuries, and 2 persons reported missing as a result of the typhoon.