The Philippines' national disaster agency on Wednesday said it has so far tallied at least one dead as Typhoon Doksuri continues to batter the country with rain and strong winds.

In a preliminary report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the victim drowned in a flood that inundated a province east of Metro Manila. At least two others were injured in typhoon-related incidents in Luzon Island and central Philippines.

Doksuri has affected eight regions across Luzon Island and the central Philippines. Nearly 9,000 displaced residents are staying in 107 evacuation centres, added the NDRRMC.

The agency said at least 46 roads and three bridges in seven regions have been affected by flooding. Thousands of people are stranded in many ports across the country due to the rough seas.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Doksuri made landfall before dawn Wednesday over Fuga island in Cagayan province in northern Philippines.

The fifth cyclone to enter the Philippines this year, previously a super typhoon, was downgraded into a typhoon on Tuesday night.

The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries globally, mainly due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Pacific typhoon belt. On average, the archipelagic country experiences 20 typhoons yearly, some of which are intense and destructive.

STORY: At least 1 dead as Typhoon Doksuri pummels Philippines
DATELINE: July 26, 2023
LENGTH: 00:03:00
LOCATION: Manila
CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY
 
SHOTLIST:
1. various of typhoon-affected Occidental Mindoro (courtesy: LGU San Jose, Occidental Mindoro)
2. Philippine Coast Guard rescuing residents amid typhoon Doksuri in Ilocos Norte (courtesy: Philippine Coast Guard)
3. Typhoon Doksuri hitting Port of Romblon (courtesy: Philippine Coast Guard)
4. various of the typhoon-hit Pamplona city, Cagayan province (courtesy: Jinson Batersal Manzano)
 
STORYLINE:
 
The Philippines' national disaster agency on Wednesday said it has so far tallied at least one dead as Typhoon Doksuri continues to batter the country with rain and strong winds.
 
In a preliminary report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the victim drowned in a flood that inundated a province east of Metro Manila. At least two others were injured in typhoon-related incidents in Luzon island and central Philippines.
 
Doksuri has affected eight regions across Luzon island and the central Philippines. Nearly 9,000 displaced residents are staying in 107 evacuation centers, added the NDRRMC.
 
The agency said at least 46 roads and three bridges in seven regions have been affected by flooding. Thousands of people are stranded in many ports across the country due to the rough seas.
 
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Doksuri made landfall before dawn Wednesday over Fuga island in Cagayan province in northern Philippines.
 
The fifth cyclone to enter the Philippines this year, previously a super typhoon, was downgraded into a typhoon on Tuesday night.
 
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries globally, mainly due to its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Pacific typhoon belt. On average, the archipelagic country experiences 20 typhoons yearly, some of which are intense and destructive.
 
Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Manila.
(XHTV)