Philippines monsoon floods leave 98,074 people displaced
Enhanced monsoon rains and Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay have affected 3.73 million people across ten regions, with 98,074 people still displaced.
Displacement and damage assessments remain active. Casualty figures reported by the disaster council remain provisional.
Latest timelineNearly 100,000 people remain away from home
Enhanced southwest monsoon rains and Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay have affected 3,732,883 people across ten regions of the Philippines, according to the government's latest consolidated disaster report. As of 6pm on 12 August, 98,074 people remained displaced.
Of those still displaced, 53,570 people were staying in 553 evacuation centres and another 44,504 were staying with relatives or friends. The emergency has affected 1,087,246 families in 3,637 barangays, with needs spread across urban, coastal and rural communities.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development recorded 1,339 damaged homes: 103 destroyed and 1,236 partially damaged. Floodwater, severe rain, rough seas and strong winds have disrupted daily life across affected areas, while a tornado was also reported in Iloilo during the wider weather emergency.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported 19 deaths and 15 injuries in its 11 August update. Those figures were still being validated, so they may change as local records are reconciled.
Government agencies and local authorities are managing evacuation centres, distributing food and non-food assistance, coordinating protection services and monitoring families staying outside formal centres. The reported value of humanitarian assistance had reached PHP457 million by 12 August.
Displacement is continuing after floodwaters disrupted homes and services
The scale of the affected area means conditions vary sharply. Some families are beginning to return, while others still face unsafe housing, standing water, damaged possessions and interrupted access to essential services.
Shelter and protection
Evacuation sites need safe sleeping areas, lighting, privacy, accessible facilities and protection support. Families outside centres can be harder for responders to identify and assist.
Water, sanitation and health
Floodwater can contaminate wells and stored water. Clean water, hygiene supplies, drainage and surveillance for water-borne and mosquito-borne illness remain important.
Food and household essentials
Displaced households may need ready-to-eat food, cooking supplies, clothing, bedding, medicines and safe storage while markets and transport routes recover.
Access and livelihoods
Damaged roads, rough seas and local flooding can delay assistance. Lost work, damaged crops and household repairs can extend the impact after the immediate weather threat passes.
How the emergency developed
Latest displacement report
Authorities record 3.73 million people affected and 98,074 still displaced, including 53,570 people in evacuation centres.
Monsoon flooding continues
Flooding and strong winds affect Western Visayas and Metro Manila, while a tornado is reported in Iloilo.
Maymay makes landfall
Tropical Cyclone Maymay makes landfall near Magsingal in Ilocos Sur before weakening the following day.
Luis brings rain, floods and rough seas
Tropical Depression Luis develops on 1 August and weakens on 3 August after contributing to severe weather.
Flooding begins in Zamboanga City
The trough of a low-pressure area triggers heavy rain and flash flooding, marking the start of the consolidated event record.
Returns, repairs and public-health risks will shape the next phase
Official totals may change as assessments close, local reports are validated and families move between evacuation centres, host households and their homes.
Safe returns
Families need clear information on whether homes, roads, water supplies and electricity are safe before returning.
Support beyond evacuation centres
People staying with relatives or in informal locations need to remain visible in registration and assistance planning.
Health monitoring
Water quality, sanitation, mosquito control and continuity of medicines require attention as floodwater recedes.
Household recovery
Repair materials, livelihood support and replacement of lost essentials will be important for families facing prolonged disruption.
Information used in this report
Department of Social Welfare and Development Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center; DOST-PAGASA; National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council; The Manila Times; and Philstar.