Manila: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported that nearly 6.52 million individuals, or approximately 1.82 million families, have been affected by the adverse weather conditions caused by tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay, along with the ongoing southwest monsoon. The reported death toll currently stands at 29.

According to Philippines News Agency, OCD public information officer Diego Mariano stated that the impacted areas include Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Cordillera, and the National Capital Region. Around 628 evacuation centers are housing approximately 13,957 families, equating to 47,277 individuals.

The severe weather has resulted in damage to 1,882 houses, with 226 dwellings completely destroyed. Infrastructure damage is estimated at PHP4.6 billion, while agricultural losses are pegged at PHP1.4 billion. The reported deaths are still undergoing verification, with 15 in Benguet, four each in Rizal and Batangas, two in Caloocan, and one each in La Union, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, and Negros Occidental. Additionally, 19 individuals have been reported injured, and three remain missing.

Meanwhile, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has directed police commanders to ensure the safety and welfare of their personnel, particularly during disaster response operations in challenging weather conditions. Over 600 police officers have been deployed to assist communities affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon.

Gen. Nartatez emphasized the importance of supporting PNP personnel, stating, "Each and every PNP personnel deployed for disaster response has family too and as commanders, we have to make sure that they are taken care of in order for them to go home safely." The PNP is also providing psychosocial support for officers and their families affected by the flooding. Cops are assisting stranded commuters with free rides in flood-hit areas.