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Photos show flooding and storm damage in the Philippines

The Philippines is reeling from a week of intense storms and flooding, with the death toll rising and more rain expected.

By · Published August 13, 2026  16:57 UTC · Updated August 15, 2026  22:27 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: The Philippines is reeling from a week of intense storms and flooding, with the death toll rising and more rain expected.
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The storms have brought unprecedented rainfall, causing landslides and inundating communities. The storms have brought weeks' worth of rain in just nine days, leading to widespread flooding and landslides. The enhanced habagat, or southwest monsoon, has been particularly intense, with Luzon receiving more than a month's worth of rain in a short period.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has confirmed the deaths, with eight people still missing. Photos from AP News show the extent of the damage, with flooded streets and destroyed homes visible across affected regions. The Inquirer.net has provided details on the rainfall, noting that Luzon dams have recorded significant gains.

The enhanced habagat is expected to continue affecting Luzon until Wednesday afternoon. The open question is how much more rain the region can expect and what the long-term impacts will be on the affected communities.

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What is the current death toll in the Philippines due to the recent storms?

The death toll has reached 17, with eight people still missing.

How much rain has fallen in Luzon?

Luzon has received more than a month's worth of rain in just nine days.

What is the enhanced habagat?

The enhanced habagat is an intensified southwest monsoon bringing heavy rainfall to the Philippines.

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