Catanduanes appeals for water, comms after Rolly destruction

Catanduanes Governor Joseph Cua appealed for drinking water and restoration of communication lines, as water utility facilities were destroyed and approximately 80 percent of telecommunication lines were toppled by Super Typhoon Rolly.

The typhoon flattened at least 13,000 houses, with the Governor later reporting that almost 65 percent of houses were totally damaged.

Massive destruction caused by Rolly, including fallen posts and landslides, has made most parts of Catanduanes inaccessible, hindering data collection from other municipalities.

An impending water shortage is expected as the Virac Water District (VIWAD) was shut down due to major damage to its facilities, with restoration estimated to take at least three months.

The Philippine Army requested additional personnel to aid in the distribution of relief goods across different towns.

The province remains isolated with no available signal from telecommunication companies, and food and water supplies are running low.