Tropical Depression “Verbena” destroyed 103 houses in Bacolod City, an initial report showed Wednesday, Nov. 26.
The number is expected to increase with data from Barangay Singcang-Airport, which was among the worst flood-hit areas, still being validated.
The initial report from the Bacolod City Communications Office said the destroyed houses were in Taculing – 5, Granada – 2, Estefania – 5, Mansilingan – 1, Villamonte – 2, Banago – 85, Brgy 40 – 2 and Brgy 35 – 1
“Verbena” caused 5,318 families, or 15,896 persons, to evacuate in Bacolod City, the Department of Social Services and Development also reported on Wednesday.
It also said 2,791 families (8,269 individuals) had returned home by noon on Wednesday. *