Rolly caused over P14B in agri, infra damage

Super Typhoon Rolly caused over P14 billion in damage to agriculture and infrastructure nationwide, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Infrastructure damage alone was reported at over P11.22 billion across multiple regions, including Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Eastern Visayas, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and the National Capital Region (NCR).

Agricultural damage was estimated at nearly P3 billion, affecting regions like Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol, Eastern Visayas, and the NCR.

The typhoon also damaged 53,747 houses, with 12,659 totally destroyed and 41,088 partially damaged.

Affected families were placed at 312,583, or equivalent to 1,197,888 persons.

The number of deaths being validated by the NDRRMC is now at 22, with 165 injured and three missing.

Assistance worth over P52.9 million has been provided by the DSWD, DOH, LGUs, and NGOs to affected families.