Typhoon Crising Causes Widespread Damage in the Philippines

Typhoon Crising, which exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on July 19, 2025, has caused significant damage across the country. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the typhoon, combined with the southwest monsoon, resulted in at least three fatalities, three injuries, and three missing persons. Over 370,000 individuals were affected, with 120,008 families displaced across 908 barangays in 145 cities and towns. A total of 43,382 people were displaced due to widespread flooding, with 349 individuals currently in various evacuation centers. Additionally, 150 areas experienced flooding, and 26 related incidents, including rain-induced landslides and tornadoes, were reported. Infrastructure damage was also substantial, with 410 houses and 12 public infrastructures affected. The typhoon disrupted transportation, rendering 127 road sections and seven bridge sections impassable, though 47% of these roads are now passable to all vehicles. Maritime operations were impacted, with two airports and 53 seaports affected, 11 of which have since resumed operations. Power outages were reported in 70 cities and towns, but electricity supply has been restored in all affected areas. The NDRRMC also noted that classes were suspended in 902 cities and towns, and 98 cities and towns declared work suspension due to the inclement weather. The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has mobilized its regional offices to coordinate post-disaster assistance for communities affected by Typhoon Crising, particularly households whose homes were damaged or destroyed. Housing Undersecretary Henry Yap directed regional officials in storm-hit areas to work closely with local governments and partner agencies to assess immediate shelter needs and deliver support efficiently. The DHSUD's key shelter agencies, including the Pag-IBIG Fund, Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC), and the National Housing Authority (NHA), have been instructed to extend available forms of aid to affected families. Assistance may include temporary amortization relief for borrowers, community-level support at relocation or project sites, and the distribution of hygiene kits and other essential items. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported that heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, enhanced by Typhoon Crising, have rendered four national roads in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) impassable and limited access in six other road sections in other parts of Luzon and the Visayas. The DPWH identified the closed road sections and those with restricted access due to flooding, road cuts, and soil collapse. The department assured that all other national roads and bridges in the affected regions are passable to all types of vehicles. The NDRRMC continues to monitor the situation and coordinate with local government units to provide relief assistance and expedite recovery efforts. Residents in vulnerable areas are advised to remain alert and follow evacuation orders as intermittent rains and possible thunderstorms are still expected in the coming days. The government has also prepared 3 million family food packs for distribution to affected communities. The situation remains critical, with ongoing efforts to mitigate the effects of the typhoon and support the country's recovery.