Deadly Tropical Depression Agaton Swamps Philippine Towns in Floodwater

At least 44 people died and eight people were missing in the Philippines due to landslides and flooding caused by tropical depression Agaton, according to an update on Wednesday, April 13. Tropical depression Agaton, previously a tropical storm, affected 27 provinces in the country and led to the preemptive evacuation of over 29,600 people, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Wednesday. Agaton led to severe flooding and landslides. Over 340 homes were affected and many municipalities were without power, NDRRMC said. Video filmed April 12 shows the flooded streets in Naval in the province of Biliran. Credit: Biliran Island via Storyful

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April 13, 2022 at 11:10PM
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At least 44 people died and eight people were missing in the Philippines due to landslides and flooding caused by tropical depression Agaton, according to an update on Wednesday, April 13. Tropical depression Agaton, previously a tropical storm, affected 27 provinces in the country and led to the preemptive evacuation of over 29,600 people, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Wednesday. Agaton led to severe flooding and landslides. Over 340 homes were affected and many municipalities were without power, NDRRMC said. Video filmed April 12 shows the flooded streets in Naval in the province of Biliran. Credit: Biliran Island via Storyful