Highlights
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More than half of the evacuees returns home as Hagupit exits the Philippines and flooding recede.
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788,500 people remain in 3,000 evacuation centres.
Of the total evacuees, three quarters are in Region VIII, central Philippines. -
Initial assessments reveal that emergency shelter, food, water, sanitation and hygiene, health and logistics are a priority.
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The Government plans to release the comprehensive assessment result shortly and hold a coordination meeting with humanitarian partners next week.
2.9 million affected people
788,500 people in evacuation centres
3,003 evacuation centres
8,700 totally damaged houses
39,100 partially damaged housesreported deaths
Disclaimer
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