MANILA, Philippines—Damage to infrastructure and agriculture in Caraga region wrought by Tropical Storm Auring could cost P24 million, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Wednesday (Feb. 24).
In its latest report, the NDRRMC said Auring left P21.4 million in destroyed crops and damage to fisheries, livestock and poultry. Another P2.8 million in infrastructure damage was estimated.
At least 226 houses were destroyed and 453 suffered damage.
Search is underway for four missing persons, after their boat capsized in Surigao del Sur. The NDRRMC earlier recorded 1 dead and 2 injured, also in the province….
Keep on reading: Auring damage estimate: P24M, says NDRRMC