UP Ibalon Bicol: 8 die and 5 missing in tropical storm Jolina’s aftermath

8 die and 5 missing in tropical storm Jolina’s aftermath

8/04/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) announced that tropical Jolina brought casualties in Rizal, Iloilo, Antique, Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, bringing a total of 8 dead and 5 missing.

"Jolina" affected 38,589 families or 160,038 people in 119 villages in 25 towns and five cities in Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Mindoro Occidental, Palawan, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Lanao del Sur, and Sultan Kudarat town in Maguindanao.”---GMA.newsTV (08/04/09)

Some property damage was reported. The Jaro River in Iloilo swelled, causing flooding in the area. As of this time, rains still fall in MetroManila since Saturday, August 1, 2009 as a result of the inclement weather. (Photo Credit: Mandysue797) =0=

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Labels: casualty, Jolina, property damage, Totie Mesia, typhoon, weather