13,000 families affected by 'Wilma,' other weather systems

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December 7, 2025 | 11:28am

MANILA, Philippines — More than 13,000 families have been affected by the combined effects of the shear line, the northeast monsoon or amihan, and Tropical Depression Wilma, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

In its 8 a.m. report on Sunday, Dec. 7, the NDRRMC said 13,470 families — or 35,401 individuals — across six regions, 14 provinces and 34 cities and municipalities have been affected by the weather systems.

Evacuations and flooding. The agency reported no casualties or damage to infrastructure and agriculture as of writing.

A total of 14,719 individuals were preemptively evacuated from MIMAROPA, Region 7, Region 8, CARAGA and the Negros Island Region.

Authorities also documented eight flooded areas across Region 5, Region 8 and CARAGA, while seven road sections were affected but not yet reported impassable.

Port operations. While no airports have been affected, disruptions continue in seaports across several regions.

The NDRRMC said 118 seaports were affected, leaving:

• 8,447 passengers stranded
• 2,688 rolling cargoes
• 98 vessels
• 24 motorbancas

The estimated cost of assistance provided to affected families has so far reached P76,472, according to the agency.