By Catherine Cueto

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Monday said that Severe Tropical Storm Neneng had affected close to 28,000 individuals.

According to the latest situation report of the NDRRMC, 27,914 individuals or 7,519 families are affected by the storm.

The figure comes from 160 barangays in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

Meanwhile, 32 evacuation centers were being utilized, which now shelter 199 families or 721 persons. The other individuals or families are housed with their families or friends.

The NDRRMC report said that 39 road sections and 13 bridges were affected by Neneng's onslaught in Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley.

Twenty-eight cities and municipalities experienced power interruptions, particularly in the Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley. As of this time, six towns have been restored power.

On the other hand, 13 towns and cities in Ilocos Region and nine in Cagayan Valley are still awaiting restoration.

The NDRRMC said 25 houses were reported damaged in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and the CAR.

From the said number, 23 are partially damaged, and two are entirely damaged.

There had been no reports of casualty or injuries, or missing persons.

The Social Welfare Department and the LGU have given a total of P466,098 in assistance to the affected families.