Why?
Tropical Storm Son-tinh (locally known as Henry) made landfall in Cagayan (northeast Philippines). Although the storm exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) the same day, it enhanced the habagat (local name for the annual southwest monsoon) which has been affecting the country since early July. On 19 July, Severe Tropical Storm Ampil (locally known as Inday) made landfall on the eastern side of the country, causing more rain over the western part of the Philippines as it further enhanced the habagat. Ampil exited PAR on 20 July. Tropical depression Josie, which formed inside PAR on 21 July exacerbated the situation further, bringing more rain to the already saturated countryside and cities. The habagat usually starts in June or July in the Philippines and generally lasts until early September. The national weather bureau PAGASA has forecasted more rain in the coming days as the habagat continues to affect the country. The Philippine government continues to send rainfall warnings and flood advisories through SMS and other media platforms to at-risk communities. Cagayan, northeast Philippines
What?
support the PRC in conducting search and rescue, evacuations, first aid, and psychosocial support, as well as in providing affected households with food, water, essential household items and emergency shelter materials. The DREF will also support PRC in health and hygiene promotion. The interventions will also ensure community engagement and accountability, as well as child protection and gender, diversity and disability inclusion.
Who?
humanitarian assistance to 30,000 people affected by the floods brought by tropical storm-enhanced monsoon rain. This DREF will support the PRC in conducting search and rescue, evacuations, first aid, and psychosocial support, as well as in providing affected households with food, water, essential household items and emergency shelter materials. The DREF will also support PRC in health and hygiene promotion. The interventions will also ensure community engagement and accountability, as well as child protection and gender, diversity and disability inclusion