The Philippine government said the brunt of the 1079 residents affected by flash floods reported missing. Floods triggered by the storm itself Washi that make great damage on the island of Mindanao. City of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan reportedly swept away by flash floods discharged them. Most of the victims killed were residents of both cities.
Initially the number of victims lost only approximately 51 people, but local officials update the number of people missing, because after it was revealed that migrant workers living in rural areas also lost.
"Until now confirmed the death toll reached 1080 people. Meanwhile, 338 of thousands of others affected by the Washi storm plus 10 thousand homes owned by residents who reportedly damaged," he said as quoted by the Philippine Government.
Tens of thousands of people now living in evacuation centers. They are now threatened spread of disease acquired in the evacuation centers are filled with the refugees. Meanwhile, the United Nations (UN) is looking for donors to help provide clean water and adequate sanitation for the survivors.
This situation is in need to fix this as soon as possible, to avoid disease outbreaks that will add to the difficulty of the victims who are hungry and lost family and friends, The disaster that struck the Philippines is regarded as the worst ever happen. UN to assess damage from the disaster itself is considered to be equivalent to the tsunami disaster.
While the number of victims killed during the incident allegedly because some people fall asleep. Washi storm that hit, causing high winds and water of the river overflowed so that resulted in landslides.
When approximately 1079 people were missing and the death toll officially been set at 1080 souls, it is feared the death toll could soar high. It is estimated the death toll may touch the figure of more than 2,000 people.
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