Paeng deaths rise to 101; over 2 million persons affected

MANILA, Philippines — The reported deaths left by Tropical Storm Paeng, internationally known as Nalgae, rose to 101 on Monday night, according to a situation report from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Of these deaths, 73 have already been verified and 28 still remain for validation.

There were 70 reported injuries and 166 missing persons.

Those were the figures reported in the following regions: Central Luzon, Bicol, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Soccsksargen, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao or Barmm, and the Cordillera Administrative Region.

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