Manila, Feb. 9 -- Families affected by Tropical Storm Basyang (international name Penha) have climbed to 162,501 in seven regions, even as the number of deaths remained at 12, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said in its latest update.

Based on its latest tally as of 8 p.m. Sunday and released Monday morning, the number of affected families is equivalent to 579,176 persons residing in 1,201 barangays in Region 6 (Western Visayas), Negros Island Region, Regions 7 (Central Visayas), 8 (Eastern Visayas), 10 (Northern Mindanao), 11 (Davao Region), and Caraga.

The disaster response body also said 15,438 families are being sheltered in 391 evacuation centers while 7,227 families are being aided outside.

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