Philippines Faces Tragic Toll from Storm Nalgae
Over this past weekend, the tropical storm Nalgae swept across the Philippines, leaving a heartbreaking trail of 80 fatalities and 31 people missing as reported by the disaster agency on Monday, October 31.
Key Stats at a Glance
- Deaths: 80 (half in Bangsamoro)
- Missing: 31 (10 missing in Bangsamoro)
- Injured: 48
- Estimated infrastructure damage: 384 million pesos (≈S$9.3 million)
Bangsamoro’s Hardest Hit
Bangsamoro, especially Maguindanao, bore the brunt of the disaster. The region recorded 40 deaths and 10 missing people. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed deep shock over the numbers, planning to fly over submerged villages in Cavite for inspection.
Storm Synopsis
Nalgae landed five times in a single week, making it the second most lethal cyclone to hit the country this year—behind only Typhoon Helen. With the Philippines normally bracing for around 20 tropical storms annually, the sheer force of Nalgae was formidable.
Looking Ahead
The national weather bureau has issued a forecast that Nalgae will depart the Philippines later on Monday.
Stay tuned for updates as the nation rallies around the victims and begins the path to recovery.
