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Philippines (the): Typhoon: 1998/12 Country Information on DRR

Period 1998/12
Country or District Philippines (the)
Event Type Typhoon
Outline Typhoon Faith hit Philippine on 12 Dec 1998, and caused damage in 17 provinces. 8 people have been killed, 5 people habve been injured by 15 Dec 1998.
Summary
Human Impact Physical Impact Others
OCHA Situation Report No. 1 17 Dec. 1998
Dead: 8
Injured: 5
Missing: 17
Provinces affected: 17
Displaced populations: 9,214 families or 51,785 people
Damage to agriculture and infrastructure: 513.95 million pesos (USD 13 million)