MANILA, Philippines — The combined effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) and Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) have affected more than 123,000 families nationwide, while the reported death toll has risen to 18, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) as of July 12, 2026.
The OCD reported that the fatalities were primarily due to drowning and landslides triggered by heavy rains. The affected families are spread across several regions, with the highest numbers in Luzon and the Visayas. Rescue operations continue in flooded areas.
Typhoon Inday, which exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility earlier this week, enhanced the southwest monsoon, bringing torrential rains to many parts of the country. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is coordinating relief efforts.
